Planemaker raises maximum take-off weight on the 787-9 and 787-10, enabling longer range and higher fuel loads

Increased MTOW, advanced runway safety system, and next-gen connectivity aim to make the aircraft more competitive in the 100–150 seat segment

In an interview, Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal revealed that planemaker develops a "high gross weight" version of the widebody, with greater range and payload

Re-engined widebody variant has a maximum takeoff weight of 200 tons in order to reduce air navigation and airport costs

Airbus will increase the maximum takeoff weight of the A220-300 variant, which should allow a range of about 3,600 nautical miles