Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

14 May 2026 · © Siliconserver

Etihad Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being serviced at a major international airport, showing off its striking geometric livery and elegant raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Etihad Airways

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Etihad tail pops against blue sky, but softness and ground clutter reduce overall impact.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The 787-9 is a key long-haul aircraft for Etihad, offering improved fuel efficiency, composite construction, and advanced passenger comfort features.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad operates a fleet of over 30 787 Dreamliners; the type is not rare globally, with hundreds in service.

Record Flights

787-9s are used on routes up to 14 hours, including Abu Dhabi to Australia, North America, and Europe.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable. Some engines required maintenance due to early Trent 1000/corrosion issues (industry-wide, not specific to this frame).

Future Outlook

Expected to remain flying for at least another decade as a mainstay of Etihad\'s fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (uncertain from this view)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

280-290 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

320–340 kN (varies by engine subvariant)

Thrust

~85 EPNdB on takeoff; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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