Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (VN-A867) shows off its elegant lotus-themed livery and composite raked wingtips as it climbs out on a long-haul departure.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Vietnam Airlines standard livery

VN-A867

Registration

Airline

Vietnam Airlines

HVN / VN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Gorgeous 787 in full climb, vibrant colors and sharp details make this a striking side-on capture.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The 787-9 is Boeing’s next-generation long-haul widebody, notable for its composite construction and improved efficiency. Vietnam Airlines was the first Asian carrier to operate the 787-9 and continues to use it on flagship long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Vietnam Airlines has a fleet of about 11 Boeing 787-9s; the variant itself is common globally.

Record Flights

Flown on long routes such as Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City to London, Frankfurt, Paris, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Safety & Events

No major incidents recorded with Vietnam Airlines 787 fleet as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still in regular service and central to Vietnam Airlines’ long-haul operations.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

Typically 290 passengers

Capacity

254,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

280 kN (62,000 lbf)

Thrust

Below ICAO Chapter 4 (approx 85-90 dB)

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