Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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25 Feb 2026 · © TonyLTX

Photographed at night, showing off the special F1 partnership livery. Unique among Etihad's Dreamliner fleet.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Etihad Airways special Formula 1 livery (Abu Dhabi Grand Prix edition)

A6-BLV

Registration

Airline

Etihad Airways

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

Boeing's mid-size long-haul widebody with revolutionary composite fuselage; major operator for Etihad; Formula 1 livery connects Abu Dhabi's airline to its famous Grand Prix.

Fleet Rarity

Special livery: rare among Etihad fleet (only one or two in this scheme at any time). Model itself is moderately common worldwide but livery is rare.

Record Flights

Used on ultra-long-haul routes such as Abu Dhabi–Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi–Melbourne as well as high-visibility sporting event charters.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this frame; known for carrying Formula 1 personnel and VIPs periodically.

Future Outlook

Active in service as of 2024.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 (varies by configuration, typically low-70s dB on takeoff at full power)

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