N871AY

This airframe, registered as N871AY, is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner built in 2020 with manufacturer serial number 65991. The aircraft is recorded as owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, and carries a US registration. Notable registry actions include its registration to a trust entity rather than an individual operator; the current recorded valuation for the airframe is $84,365,000, reflecting its relatively recent manufacture and configuration.

The type certificate and configuration data show this airframe fitted to accommodate 260 seats, aligning it with typical two-class or high-density single-aisle widebody layouts used on long-haul routes. Avionics and systems are those standard to the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner platform, and the twin GE GEnx-1B70/P2 engines provide the thrust rating noted for extended-range operations. With a maximum operational range of 8,000 nm and cruise speed of 488 kts, the aircraft is suited to intercontinental services; operational basing and specific operator cabin amenities are recorded under the owning trust and not published in the supplied data. Maintenance considerations reflect its status as a 2020-build 787-8 with modern composite structures and fuel-efficient engines, and its trust ownership may indicate third-party commercial or leasing utilization.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner occupies a performance niche focused on long-range, mid-capacity routes where fuel efficiency and passenger comfort are prioritized relative to older widebody types. Competing models in the same mission profile include smaller variants of the 787 family and long-range narrowbody or widebody aircraft from competing manufacturers. Buyer and charter demand for late-model 787-8 airframes benefits from the type’s range (8,000 nm) and seating flexibility (260), while resale and maintenance considerations reference the high value of systems such as the GE GEnx-1B70/P2 engines and composite airframe reflected in the stated value of $84,365,000.