Boeing 787 performs a jaw-dropping touch-and-go before the maneuver was officially banned
Published on Dec 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Dec 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Before the maneuver was officially banned, this Boeing 787 airplane was filmed performing a jaw-dropping touch-and-go landing at the 2012 Farnborough Airshow.
The display pilot, Mike Bryan, took a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner through the maneuver, which is so impressive due to the airplane’s vast size and widebody design.
The commenters on the original Topfelya video were seriously impressed, especially by the steep climb immediately after touching down, and highlighted just how terrifying it would be to be in the plane.
You can check out the heart-racing (and now banned) maneuver in the video above.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
