He said multiple computers and other engineers would have been constantly monitoring the flight. A Boeing 787-10 dreamliner, part of the 787 Dreamliner family, with the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 TEN engine. John D. Parker / Courtesy of Boeing Roman called the act a "stunt" and said it is likely the idea to mimic the shape of the Dreamliner originated from Boeing's marketing and public relations department. This isn't the first time Boeing has gained social media attention with its unique flight patterns. Flighradar24 reported pilots aboard a plane in February spelled out "MAX" for their testing of 737 MAX 8. These flight patterns can be marketing ploys, but experts say it's safe since the FAA clears all flight plans. Roman said the FAA and Boeing's engineering department have to approve all the flights they conduct and the specific navigation waypoints that will be passed.