Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Gulf Air standard livery

A9C-FJ

Registration

Airline

Gulf Air

GFA / GF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS 1200D EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Dramatic head-on view! Mild haze and a few dust spots on the lens slightly dull the gold livery's impact.

Location

Myrtle Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4671, -0.4441

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a next-generation long-haul twinjet that has set new standards for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, and is the backbone of many modern fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Gulf Air operates a small fleet of Boeing 787-9s—less than 10 frames, making them relatively rare for the airline, but the 787-9 is common globally.

Record Flights

The 787-9 is commonly used on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes globally by multiple major carriers, including pioneering new city pairs.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft model; some Dreamliners have temporarily been grounded for technical checks, but no major hull losses.

Future Outlook

Actively flying and in service with Gulf Air at present.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) each

Thrust

Approximately 85 dB on approach (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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