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.
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With roles at TEXT Journal, Bowen Street Press, Onya Magazine, and Swine Magazine on her CV, Molly joined Supercar Blondie in June 2025 as a Junior Content Writer. Having experience across copyediting, proofreading, reference checking, and production, she brings accuracy, clarity, and audience focus to her stories spanning automotive, tech, and lifestyle news.
