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August 13 2026 Morning JL81 from Tokyo

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

Japan Airlines standard livery

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Gear

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Location

Runway 18L Arrivals

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport · SHA/ZSSS · Runway 18L

31.2140, 121.3450

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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport SHA

Insights

Aviation History

One of the principal long-haul workhorses for Japan Airlines, the Boeing 787-9 is a technological milestone in fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and composite-material construction.

Fleet Rarity

JAL operates over 20 Boeing 787-9s, a common type for modern long-haul fleets.

Record Flights

This type regularly operates ultra-long-haul routes such as Tokyo to Dallas and other intercontinental flights.

Safety & Events

JAL\'s 787 fleet suffered from minor teething issues in early 2010s but currently enjoys a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Active and expected to remain in service through the 2030s.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

298 kN (67,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certified Stage 4/Chapter 14 ICAO; 85-90 dB (varies with phase of flight)

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