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Domi 🇵🇱

13 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

In between rain and clouds :)

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

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Aircraft

A350-1041 (A350-1000) A35K

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Achievements

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

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

British Airways was the first UK operator of the Boeing 787-9, known for its efficiency on long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; British Airways operates a significant number of 787-9s, and there are over 700 787-9s in service worldwide.

Record Flights

787-9s have flown ultra-long-haul routes (e.g., London-Santiago); British Airways operates several lengthy routes with this type.

Safety & Events

787-9s have had some teething engine problems industry-wide; British Airways\' fleet has had few notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Active and central in BA’s long-haul fleet strategy.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97

Engine

64.75 meters

Wingspan

73.79 meters

Length

14,800 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

369 passengers (in typical three-class configuration)

Capacity

316,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.08 meters

Height

97,000 lbf (431 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (~85 dB takeoff)

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