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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (G-ZBKC) on final approach, showcasing the elegant raked wingtips of the Dreamliner.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

British Airways

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice underside capture with sharp reg; harsher lighting means fuselage detail is a bit shadowed.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

First airliner primarily constructed of composite materials; marks significant advancements in fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

Fleet Rarity

One of a moderate number (around 12 as of 2024) of 787-8s in the British Airways fleet.

Record Flights

Used on multiple long-haul British Airways routes, but not a record-setting variant.

Safety & Events

G-ZBKC has had routine commercial service with no notable incidents reported as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still active in service (as of 2024).

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

56.72 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

280 kN (62,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typically <85 dB Lmax

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