Footage above Hawaii shows what it actually looks like when a Boeing 787 plane has to dump fuel midair

Published on Oct 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Oct 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Footage above Hawaii shows what it actually looks like when a Boeing 787 plane has to dump fuel midair

This video captures a Boeing 787 refueling midair on its way to Hawaii.

Now, this is definitely something you don’t get to see every day.

In the video shared by dzneill on Reddit, the plane can be seen dumping ‘old’ fuel midair before refueling.

Check it out in the video above!

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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.