Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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19 Jul 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Lining up for takeoff at ORD

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Austrian Airlines standard livery

Airline

Austrian

AUA / OS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 64.0

Haziness and heat distortion reduce clarity; the lamp posts in the foreground distract from the 787's presence.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Austrian Airlines 787-9 is among the newest additions to the carrier\'s long-haul fleet, representing a major modernization for the Austrian flag carrier which historically operated the Boeing 767 and 777 for long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Currently rare/unique in Austrian\'s fleet, as the 787s were only just introduced beginning in 2024, gradually replacing older models.

Record Flights

The Boeing 787-9 is widely used for ultra-long-haul routes, though specific record flights for Austrian are not yet notable due to fleet\'s recent introduction.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for the Austrian 787-9 fleet as of mid-2024; the model itself has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for the next 15–20 years as the backbone of Austrian long-haul.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (not clearly visible which variant)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

282–343 kN (63,500–77,000 lbf)

Thrust

Below 85 dB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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