# Acrobatic Commercial Airliners The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Can Conduct Air Show-Worthy Stunts By Joey Haar | Published 2016-07-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-787-dreamliner References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/2016/07/boeing-dreamliner-787-9-demonstration-flight-video/) & [boeing](http://www.boeing.com/commercial/787/) Passengers aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner -- or any other [commercial airliner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnifica-air), for that matter -- usually prefer a smooth, turbulence-free ride while travelling. But, paradoxically, the fact that the Boeing's largest aircraft can bank, dip, climb and dive like a stunt plane might inspire confidence in nervous flyers. A new video released by Boeing shows just that, with a (passenger-less) 787-9 Dreamliner slicing through the sky. With a 197-foot wingspan, 206-foot length, 55-foot height and maximum weight of 560 tons, it's a marvel that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner can even fly, let alone do tricks. The plane in the video conducted these daredevil feats in preparation for the [Farnborough International Airshow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-more-fly), during which the plane will show off its abilities live and for the public. Rest assured, the public will be on the ground during these demonstrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Acrobatic Commercial Airliners:** Boeing 787 dreamliner's ability to perform stunts opens up new possibilities in air shows and awes passengers. - **Aviation Entertainment:** Commercial airliners showcasing stunts as part of air shows will revolutionize aviation entertainment. - **Stunt Plane Inspired Design:** Design innovation in commercial airliners could see them take cues from stunt planes to enhance passenger experience. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** Aviation industry can incorporate air show performances as a part of their services to offer a unique experience. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can partner with aviation companies to innovate air shows with commercial airliners. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the aviation industry could explore new design opportunities in commercial airliners based on stunt planes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Private Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-8000.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md) - [Daring World-First Aviation Maneuvers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dario-costa.md) - [Elevated Aircraft Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-aircraft-interior.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [Capacious Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capacious-airline-seats.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-drones.md) - [Advanced Digital Flight Communications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-and-united-airlines.md)