Pilot defies physics with how quickly he manages to get Boeing 787 to land and come to a stop
Published on Nov 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Nov 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A Boeing 787 pilot just redefined what ‘short landing’ means.
At the 2017 Farnborough Airshow, the Dreamliner swung through a sharp turn and lined up perfectly before dropping onto the runway.
It slowed almost instantly, coming to a clean stop in front of the crowd.
And the footage, posted by Topfelya, has to be seen to be believed.
DISCOVER SBX CARS – The global premium auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
