AdvertisementA Virgin Atlantic plane appears to have set a brand new speed record for a Boeing 787 Dreamliner after it was clocked reaching a very impressive 801mph over the US. A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Dreamliner appears to have set a brand new speed record after reaching 801mph over the US on Monday night (file picture)However, the huge speed didn't last for long. A Virgin Atlantic flight from LA to London reached a speed of 801mph thanks to a roaring jet stream pushing the aircraft above normal speeds of around 550mph. While David Priess tweeted: 'A Virgin Atlantic Los Angeles-to-London flight on Monday got a ride on an especially powerful jet stream, reaching a stunning 801mph while over Pennsylvania. MailOnline Travel has contacted Virgin Atlantic for a comment.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2019 10:21 UTC