Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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NZ103 on final approach to Runway 16L at YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) after making the trip from Auckland. 15/05/26

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ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale/Aerospatiale and Alenia) ATR 72-600

Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Standard Air New Zealand livery

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS R50 RF800mm F11 IS STM

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 68.0

Nice in-flight capture, but the softness and dark exposure make details and livery hard to see.

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 Boeing 787-9 is a major long-haul twinjet, pioneering fuel efficiency and passenger comfort; Air New Zealand was the launch customer for the 787-9.

Fleet Rarity

Air New Zealand operates a significant fleet of 787-9s, but the 787-9 is a common type worldwide.

Record Flights

Air New Zealand has used the 787-9 for some of the world’s longest non-stop flights, including Auckland to Chicago and Auckland to Houston.

Safety & Events

787-9s have had several non-fatal mechanical incidents, mostly related to engine reliability but generally regarded as a very safe type.

Future Outlook

The aircraft type is still in active service with Air New Zealand and many airlines globally.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (most Air New Zealand 787-9s use Trent 1000s)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

280–296 passengers (typical 2-class configuration for Air New Zealand)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

280–320 kN (63,000–72,000 lbf)

Thrust

Approximated 85 EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 4/14 noise standards)

Noise