Controls the 787's unique no-bleed air architecture. It manages four massive starter-generators driven by the engines.
The central lower display, just above the thrust levers, is the “knee-board killer.” In the PDF, you’ll see it’s positioned for touch input (although initially non-touch, later blocks added touch capability). It houses the Electronic Checklist, Flight Management Computer (FMC) data, and systems synoptics—all without a cluttered control panel around it.
Used for electronic checklists, synoptic system pages (fuel, hydraulics, electrical), and the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) . Dual Head-Up Displays (HUD) boeing 787 cockpit layout pdf
: Physical movements of the yoke and rudder pedals send digital signals to flight control computers.
Electronically controlled (Fly-by-Wire) autothrust levers, complete with reverser sleeves and TO/GA (Takeoff/Go-Around) buttons. Controls the 787's unique no-bleed air architecture
Controls the engine-driven and electric hydraulic pumps, as well as crossfeed valves and fuel pumps.
| Feature | Boeing 777 | Boeing 787 | |---------|------------|-------------| | Control yoke | Yes (manual) | No – side-stick | | Main displays | 6 x 6-inch LCD | 5 x 15.1-inch LCD | | Keyboard | No | Yes (optional) | | EFB | External tablet | Integrated 10.4" touch | | Engine indication | Separate DU | Integrated into MFD | | Dark cockpit philosophy | Partial | Full | Advanced Technologies in the 787 Cockpit
Located directly in front of each pilot, showing airspeed, altitude, attitude, and navigation.
The HUD projects critical flight data (airspeed, altitude, horizon bar, and flight path vector) onto a transparent glass screen directly in the pilot’s line of sight.
While technical manuals are often proprietary, Boeing's public-facing 787 Dreamliner technical page offers brochures that sometimes include cockpit layout visualizations. 4. Advanced Technologies in the 787 Cockpit