The Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed in Singapore for the first time on Saturday, ahead of the Singapore Airshow, where it will be featured.

The fuel-efficient aircraft, recognisable for its raked wing-tips, touched down at Changi Airport on Saturday afternoon.

The new mid-size passenger airplane flew in from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and will be on static display at the Singapore Airshow, from February 14 to 19.

It is capable of flying non-stop making it appealing for passengers who want to avoid hub airports as well as airlines who can establish long-haul routes without a Jumbo jet, which usually needs many more passengers to be profitable.

Singapore Airlines has ordered 20 of these planes.

The Dreamliner is now on a six-month "Dream Tour" around the world, so that customers and partners can experience the jet first hand.

The 787, the first new airplane type of the 21st century, has garnered more than 800 orders from airlines around the globe.

The Dream Tour airplane, test plane ZA003, is outfitted with the 787's special cabin features including a welcoming entryway, dramatically larger dimmable windows, bigger bins and dynamic LED lighting.

The airplane is configured with a luxurious business-class cabin, an overhead crew rest compartment and an economy class section.