Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

CHARLIE ALFA 🇺🇸

13 Apr 2026 · © All photos taken by me, copyright protected.

British Airways 🇬🇧| Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | G-ZBJF | RKSI / ICN

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CHARLIE ALFA · 13 Apr 2026

Thanks!

Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

British Airways (standard livery)

G-ZBJF

Registration

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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

6 badges earned

Location

Incheon International Airport

ICN/RKSI

37.4691, 126.4510

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Incheon International Airport ICN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 787 Dreamliner is a revolutionary composite airliner, among the most advanced and fuel-efficient widebody jets developed by Boeing. British Airways operates a substantial fleet of these for medium and long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Part of a large fleet at British Airways, but fewer than 500 Boeing 787-8s worldwide — not rare, but less common than larger B787 variants.

Record Flights

B787-8s are known for London Heathrow to Hyderabad, Chengdu, and North American routes; also used on ultra-long-haul segments in the BA network.

Safety & Events

The 787-8 model experienced initial teething problems (notably battery issues worldwide in 2013), but G-ZBJF itself hasn\'t had notable major incidents.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain active in BA’s fleet for many years; no retirement plans as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

68,000 lbf (302 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~85 dB on takeoff

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