Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VT-ANN) showcasing its elegant raked wingtips on a moody approach, with landing gear extended.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Air India standard livery

VT-ANN

Registration

Airline

Air India

AIC / AI

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Dramatic angle and visible reg, but the aircraft is underexposed against the sky—more light would boost impact!

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

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Aviation History

Boeing 787 is a next-generation, highly efficient long-haul aircraft. Air India was among the first Asian carriers to receive the 787-8, and VT-ANN is one of the earliest delivered Dreamliners to the airline.

Fleet Rarity

Common within Air India; the 787-8 has over 500 units in service worldwide, making it not rare on a global basis.

Record Flights

Used for long-range flights such as Delhi-London, Delhi-Sydney, and other international routes.

Safety & Events

The Air India 787 fleet has experienced mostly routine service with occasional technical diversions and non-fatal issues typical for the type.

Future Outlook

Active in service as of 2024; Air India plans to keep its Dreamliner fleet operational with upgrades and continued use on international routes.

Specifications

General Electric GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

56.72 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

282 kN (63,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Quieter than most contemporaries; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on landing))

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