New orders for Boeing 787 debut

[Facetious]

The New 787 has an all new increased service ceiling of 40,000 ' up from approx. 33K'.

I don't recall exactly what the "benefits" were though.

 

[alexios]

The New 787 has an all new increased service ceiling of 40,000 ' up from approx. 33K'.

I don't recall exactly what the "benefits" were though.

By flying higher, they encounter less wind resistance, which allows them to go faster and use less fuel.