N873BB

This airframe, registered as N873BB, is a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner built by The Boeing Company in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 65993. The aircraft is recorded as owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, and carries a US registration (US). As a relatively recent production 787-8, it retains modern systems and airframe hours consistent with post-2020 manufacturing standards; no public record of operator change beyond trustee ownership is provided in the supplied data. The aircraft's category is listed as fixed-wing multi-engine, and registry entries reflect standard commercial transport certification parameters for the 787 family.

The airframe's seating capacity of 260 places it in a mid-to-high-density two-class or denser single-class configuration typical of long-haul scheduled or charter operations. Avionics aboard follow integrated 787 family standards, incorporating Honeywell and Rockwell Collins flightdeck elements, which support modern flight management, navigation, and systems monitoring for ETOPS and extended overwater operations. With a design cruise of 488 kts and transoceanic range of 7,305 nm, the mission profile suits long-haul international routes and high-capacity point-to-point services. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would align with 787 program sustainment practices (GEnx engine maintenance regimes and composite fuselage inspections) and any trustee-held aircraft procedural oversight tied to corporate ownership in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner occupies a niche for long-range, fuel-efficient twin-aisle service where capacity around 260 seats matches demand on thinner long-haul routes. Competing models in similar roles include smaller variants of the Airbus A330neo and the A321XLR in different capacity configurations, though the 787-8 emphasizes range and two-aisle passenger comfort. The use of GE GEnx-1B70/P2 engines provides modern thrust and efficiency but also factors into maintenance and lease considerations due to engine-specific shop visits and parts logistics. For resale or lease, a 2021-built 787-8 like N873BB would generally command favorable interest given its recent manufacture, integrated 787 flightdeck systems, and full long-range capability, subject to inspection of utilization and maintenance records.