Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Lufthansa is investigating a Boeing 787 landing gear collapse at Frankfurt Airport, which injured several employees. The incident occurred while the aircraft was parked, leading to the cancellation of a flight to Los Angeles. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's nose gear collapsed ahead of passenger boarding.

The nose landing gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner collapsed at Frankfurt Airport in Germany, injuring four staff members. The incident occurred while the aircraft was parked at a boarding gate and caused damage to the front of the fuselage.

Several Lufthansa employees were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner unexpectedly retracted at Frankfurt airport, causing the plane's nose to collapse. The incident occurred while the aircraft was parked at the gate, leading to the cancellation of a planned flight to Los Angeles. Boeing acknowledged the incident and stated it is supporting the airline.

Alaska Airlines plans to expand free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi to more long-haul flights, with all Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners expected to be equipped by fall. The satellite-based service allows passengers to stream, browse, and message.

Air New Zealand is launching Skynest bunk beds on its Auckland-New York flights in late 2026, offering economy passengers lie-flat sleeping pods with amenities. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will feature six Skynest pods, marketed as a world-first innovation for long-haul travel.