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01 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

American Airlines (standard livery with stylized U.S. flag tail)

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

5 badges earned

Photo grade

C

C

Score: 63.0

Fence dominates the foreground, blocking the aircraft; try shooting through gaps or above for a clearer shot.

Location

Perimeter Track

Edinburgh Airport · EDI/EGPH

55.9450, -3.3787

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Edinburgh Airport EDI

Insights

Aviation History

The 787 Dreamliner is Boeing\'s advanced, long-haul, mid-size, twin-engine jet, notable for use of composite materials and high fuel efficiency. American Airlines is a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; American Airlines operates one of the world\'s largest 787-8 fleets.

Record Flights

787s routinely operate very long-range flights, including transpacific and transatlantic routes.

Safety & Events

Has been subject to battery incidents (early models) and technical delays but has an excellent safety record overall.

Future Outlook

Active; expected to remain a fleet mainstay for many years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (model not specifically visible)

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

56.7 m

Length

13,620 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

242 (typical two-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 m

Height

282 kN (63,500 lbf) - 334 kN (75,000 lbf) per engine (varies by sub-variant)

Thrust

Approximately 85–90 dB; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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