Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

21 Jun 2026 · © Judge Dredd

ANA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (JA897A) taxiing at a major international airport, showcasing the modern lines and raked wingtip of the Dreamliner.

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Mozza Aviation · 22 Jun 2026

Great spot!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

ANA (All Nippon Airways) Standard Livery

JA897A

Registration

Airline

All Nippon Airways

ANA / NH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

Crisp side-on of the ANA 787 with clear reg; fence foreground slightly distracts but color and sharpness really pop.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 787-9 is the mid-sized variant of Boeing\'s revolutionary Dreamliner series, noted for composite construction and improved efficiency. ANA was the launch customer for the 787 program.

Fleet Rarity

ANA operates a large fleet of 787-9s, making it common within ANA and globally.

Record Flights

787s have set several distance and endurance records for their class; ANA regularly operates long-haul flights with this type.

Safety & Events

ANA\'s 787 fleet initially experienced issues with battery fires in 2013, leading to a global grounding and modifications, but has maintained an excellent safety record since.

Future Outlook

Still active, in regular service with ANA.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (uncertain from image)

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

62.8 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Typical 290 passengers (2-class), up to 406 max

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 m

Height

269–320 kN (60,000–72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Measured EPNdB varies; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Noise