FAA Clears Higher Takeoff Weights For Boeing 787-9, -10

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Originally published at: FAA Clears Higher Takeoff Weights For Boeing 787-9, -10

The FAA has approved higher takeoff weights for the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10, giving operators more flexibility to carry additional payload or extend range on long-haul routes.

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The takeoff weight increases allow more flexibility when performance limits, which do not change, allow. That is a good thing.

The statement that the increase helps in “hot and high” departures is not true. The maximum takeoff weight would still be limited by performance requirements. A proclamation by the manufacturer does not change the elevation of an airport and surrounding terrain or the ambient density altitude.