Video from Boeing factory shows how the 787-9 Dreamliner is built and it's fascinating
Published on Jan 20, 2026 at 7:40 AM (UTC+4)
by Grace Donohoe
Last updated on Jan 19, 2026 at 9:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is one of the most popular airplanes around, and now you can exclusively see how one is really made.
Thanks to British Airways and the Boeing factory, you can witness how each part of the complex jet is set into place, and the experience is super satisfying.
With both humans and machinery making the process possible, the plane is transformed from a plain shell into an impressive machine.
However, it turns out that the assembly isn’t the only reassuring element of the Dreamliner either.
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The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: Here’s what you need to know
Chances are, if you have flown overseas, you’ll have jumped on board a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, especially if you flew with British Airways.
The company has a mighty total of 18 within its fleet, and thanks to the popularity of the aircraft, it shared a look at how the plane is actually built.
With a range of 14, 010km, the plane undertakes journeys across the globe with ease, with a passenger capacity of 296.
But the impressive elements do not stop there.
According to British Airways itself, the 787-9 Dreamliner is 20 percent more fuel efficient than similar jets and even has 30 percent larger windows too.
But when it comes to assembling all of the elements, such as the fuselage and windows, it’s simply mesmerizing to watch.
Here’s what goes down in the Boeing factory
Deep in the Boeing factory, the 787-9 Dreamliner was assembled, ready to start its life in the air by flying to Delhi, over a decade ago, in 2015.
The process involved all manner of machines that operated both in the factory and outside, too.
It was like watching the pieces of a jigsaw be put together with each wing lifted into position, alongside the tail driven to the end of the plane and seamlessly locked into place.
You can watch the plane assembly in action at the top of the page.
Hey, why not treat yourself and get lost in the satisfying world of Boeing, and you’ll see why the planes have a huge lifespan.
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Beginning her career as a lifestyle reporter and social-media manager, Grace joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025. Since coming on board, has thrown herself into the busy daily writing schedule. Her editorial sweet spots include writing about luxury properties and the quirky features inside them that the one percent are investing in, as well as groundbreaking advancements in space exploration.
