Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Etihad Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (A6-BLC) beautifully rotating from the runway, showcasing the elegant geometric Etihad livery.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

Etihad Airways standard livery (faceted mosaic pattern tail)

A6-BLC

Registration

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Boeing

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

Gold

Score: 92.0

Tack-sharp Etihad 787 in full rotation, perfect profile and golden tones—just a small foreground object bottom left.

Location

Zürich Airport

ZRH/LSZH

47.4581, 8.5481

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Zürich Airport ZRH

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is notable for introducing advanced composite materials and fuel efficiency to long-haul widebody aircraft. Etihad is a major global operator.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad operates one of the larger 787-9 fleets; globally, the type is common.

Record Flights

787-9 Dreamliners regularly operate ultra-long-haul flights for various airlines, including some of Etihad\'s lengthy intercontinental routes.

Safety & Events

The 787-9 series is known for its reliability and has not had any major hull loss events as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Active service; Etihad 787-9s are expected to remain operational for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

290 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

282 kN (63,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/0.5 (approach), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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