Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Photo taken in winter conditions, snow and ice clearly visible on ground and window; classic El Al blue cheatline visible.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

El Al standard

Airline

El Al Israel Airlines

ELY / LY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul

Badge earned

Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Boeing's advanced long-haul, mid-size twinjet, incorporates composite materials and next-gen features, El Al's first modern new-build long-range type in decades.

Fleet Rarity

El Al operates a modest 787-9 fleet compared to world operators. 787-9 itself is not rare globally.

Record Flights

Used for Tel Aviv-New York and Tel Aviv-Los Angeles nonstop routes; 787-9 performs several world record attempts in airliner efficiency and range.

Safety & Events

El Al's 787s have operated notable rescue/repatriation flights and have sometimes appeared on historic first flights to new destinations.

Future Outlook

Still flying, key part of El Al long-haul fleet, expected to remain core for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (exact variant not visible)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Approx 280 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

Each engine approx 320 kN (71,000 lbf) thrust

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85-90 dB on takeoff

Noise

Aircraft registration not visible; engine variant not identifiable from this angle.