Download a free Boeing 787 Dreamliner for X-Plane 11, install it correctly, and fix the common reasons it does not appear.
You can download a free Boeing 787 Dreamliner for X-Plane 11 from our dedicated X-Plane 11 Boeing 787 package page. Download the archive, extract it rather than opening it in place, and put the complete aircraft folder inside X-Plane 11/Aircraft. Restart X-Plane 11, then choose the 787 in Flight Configuration.
How do I install the Boeing 787 in X-Plane 11?
Install the 787 as a complete aircraft folder, keeping its configuration, objects, textures and sounds together.
- Download the archive: Open the package page, check its X-Plane 11 compatibility notes and save the aircraft archive locally.
- Extract every file: Use your operating system or archive utility to unpack the download. X-Plane cannot load an aircraft correctly from inside a compressed archive.
- Find the aircraft folder: Use the folder containing the
.acfaircraft file and its supporting directories. Do not move the.acffile by itself. - Copy it into X-Plane: Place that folder under
X-Plane 11/Aircraft. A subfolder such asAircraft/Freewareis fine;Custom SceneryandResources/pluginsare not. - Restart the simulator: Open Flight Configuration, clear any aircraft filters or search terms, and select the 787.
A mistake we see often is installing into an unused copy of X-Plane 11. If you have moved the simulator or own separate installations, confirm that you are editing the Aircraft folder beside the executable you actually launch.
What should I check before downloading?
Confirm that the package is a complete X-Plane 11 aircraft rather than a livery, cockpit modification or file intended for another simulator.
- Simulator version: The linked package is intended for X-Plane 11. Do not place it in an FSX, MSFS or Prepar3D aircraft directory.
- Package contents: A usable X-Plane aircraft needs an
.acffile and its associated assets. A paint scheme alone requires a separate base aircraft. - System depth: Freeware does not automatically mean every 787 system is reproduced. Read the included documentation to learn which cockpit controls, displays and flight-management functions are supported.
- Folder structure: Preserve the supplied directory layout. Objects, textures and sounds are commonly referenced using relative paths.
If you are comparing this Dreamliner with other types, our guide to finding complete freeware Boeing aircraft packages explains how to distinguish aircraft, liveries and simulator-specific downloads.
Why does the Boeing 787 not appear in X-Plane 11?
The usual causes are an unextracted archive, installation in the wrong X-Plane copy, an aircraft-list filter or a missing .acf file.
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| The 787 is absent from Flight Configuration | The archive remains compressed, the wrong installation was used or a filter is active | Extract the package, confirm the active X-Plane 11/Aircraft path, restart the simulator and clear all filters |
| The aircraft appears but reports a loading error | The download is incomplete or its original folder structure was changed | Remove that copy, extract a fresh archive and keep every supplied file together |
| Objects or textures are missing | Only the .acf file was copied, or supporting directories were separated | Restore the entire aircraft folder and inspect Log.txt in the X-Plane 11 root folder for the missing file path |
| Changes have no effect | X-Plane is launching from another installation | Check which root folder contains the recently updated Log.txt, then install the aircraft there |
Will this X-Plane 11 787 work in X-Plane 12?
X-Plane 12 compatibility is not guaranteed for an aircraft packaged for X-Plane 11. It may load with warnings or exhibit problems with systems, visuals or flight behaviour, so use a separate copy if you experiment and retain the untouched X-Plane 11 installation.
What should I do after loading the 787?
Verify the controls and supported cockpit functions before attempting a complete route.
- Check pitch, roll, yaw and throttle movement from an external view.
- Test the landing gear, flaps, speedbrake and reverse-thrust assignments.
- Read the included documentation before assuming procedures from another 787 add-on will apply.
- Begin with a straightforward circuit or approach before programming a longer flight.
For the next stage, our practical Boeing 787 landing guidance covers approach preparation, speed control, flare technique and common touchdown errors.