Line Number (LN):0017
MSN:35507
Variant:Boeing B787-8
Current Registration:N947BA
Current Operator:Crystal Air Aviation
Owner/Lessor:Crystal Air Aviation
First Operator:Crystal Air
All Operators: Air China, Bank of Utah, Boeing Company, Comlux Aruba, Crystal Air, Crystal Air Aviation, Resorts World Last Vegas, Royal Air Maroc, Rwandair, TVPX Trust Services
Current Status:Scrapped
Configuration:W56Y282
B788
Operational History
DateMovement TypeRegOperatorDetailStatusUpdate
13 Apr 2026ScrappedN947BACrystal Air AviationScrappedScrappedUpdate
03 Apr 2026ScrappedN947BABoeing CompanyConfirmed to be fuly scrappedScrappedUpdate
15 Mar 2024NoteworthyN947BABoeing CompanyBoeing 787-8 with registration N947BA (MSN 35507) is indeed to be scrapped, becoming one of the first Dreamliners to be dismantled, with reports indicating its scrapping occurred around March 2024 at Roswell, New Mexico, after a relatively short operational life, often linked to its initial intended use for executive configuration and the growing market for used serviceable parts. Parted OutUpdate
10 Mar 2024MovementN947BABoeing CompanyFerried to Roswell for scrappingBroken UpUpdate
22 Feb 2024MovementN947BABoeing CompanySold back to BoeingStoredUpdate
10 Dec 2021MovementN947BABank of UtahSold to Bank of UtahStoredUpdate
28 Oct 2021MovementN947BAResorts World Last VegasSold to Resorts World Last Vegas Casino GroupActiveUpdate
01 Jun 2020IncidentN947BATVPX Trust ServicesWing strut fluid leak check due to possibility of missing boltStoredUpdate
01 Feb 2020MovementN947BATVPX Trust ServicesNot taken up ComluxActiveUpdate
12 Jan 2020MovementN947BAComlux ArubaSold to ComluxActiveUpdate
12 Jan 2020MovementN947BATVPX Trust ServicesPlaced for SaleFor SaleUpdate
11 Jan 2020MovementN947BATVPX Trust ServicesAircraft taped up for long term storageStoredUpdate
10 Jan 2020MovementN947BACrystal AirAircraft painted in all white livery.For SaleUpdate
10 Jan 2020MovementN947BATVPX Trust ServicesSold to TVPX Trust ServicesStoredUpdate
10 Jul 2018IncidentN947BACrystal AirStringer skin to bonding checks on wingsFor SaleUpdate
01 Nov 2016MovementN947BACrystal AirFerried to Victorville, aircraft will not enter service. Placed for saleFor SaleUpdate
05 Oct 2016MovementN947BACrystal AirNew aircraft - Delivered to airlineActiveUpdate
27 Sep 2016MovementN10187Crystal AirFirst FlightOn OrderUpdate
09 Sep 2016MovementN947BACrystal AirNew Engines fittedOn OrderUpdate
07 Sep 2016MovementN947BACrystal AirEngines removed - taken for new build 787On OrderUpdate
15 Jun 2016MovementN947BACrystal AirFor Sale - Crystal AirStoredUpdate
15 Jun 2016MovementN947BACrystal AirLong Term storage, doors and windows taped - Stored at VictorvilleStoredUpdate
15 Jun 2016NoteworthyN947BACrystal AirPlaced for SaleOn OrderUpdate
27 Jul 2015MovementN947BACrystal Airto be configured as 60 seat executiveStoredUpdate
25 Jul 2015MovementN947BACrystal AirSold to Crystal AirStoredUpdate
03 Dec 2014MovementTBCBoeing CompanyNot Taken Up - RwandairStoredUpdate
07 Mar 2014Incident9XR-WNRwandairPylon inspection required due to potential fatigue cracksOn OrderUpdate
21 Nov 2013Movement9XR-WNRwandairSold to RwandairOn OrderUpdate
20 Nov 2013MovementTBCBoeing CompanyUnregisteredOn OrderUpdate
07 Mar 2011MovementTBCRoyal Air MarocRolled out (New Aircraft)On OrderUpdate
07 Mar 2011NoteworthyTBCRoyal Air MarocRear fuselage delamination fixOn OrderUpdate
07 Mar 2011NoteworthyTBCRoyal Air Marocunder performing aircraftOn OrderUpdate
14 Feb 2010MovementTBCRoyal Air MarocEntered Final AssemblyOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementTBCRoyal Air MarocWas due to Air China - ReassignedOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementTBCAir ChinaBuilt at EverettOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009MovementTBCAir ChinaPowered by General Electric EnginesOn OrderUpdate
01 Jan 2009NoteworthyTBCRoyal Air MarocBuild Type - Very Early BuildOn OrderUpdate

Data sourced from the B787 Register database • Independent • Not affiliated with Boeing