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Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 5Y-KZF seen landing at a major international airport.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Kenya Airways standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

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

A

Silver

Score: 88.0

Crisp Kenya Airways 787 landing shot; minor clutter with light poles but excellent color and clarity.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

Kenya Airways was the first African carrier to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The 787 is known for its use of advanced composites and fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Kenya Airways operates a small fleet of 787-8s; the type itself is common globally.

Record Flights

Used for long-range intercontinental routes, including Nairobi to New York nonstop.

Safety & Events

Model had early teething issues industry-wide but no major incidents linked to Kenya Airways 787 fleet.

Future Outlook

Active scheduled service.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

56.7 m

Length

13,620 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 m

Height

280–320 kN (63,000–72,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typically 85-90 dB on approach

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