Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

11 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The 787-9 ‘ZK-NZF’ is among Air New Zealand’s newer Dreamliners, celebrated for their fuel efficiency and long-haul comfort.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Air New Zealand black 'fern' livery

ZK-NZF

Registration

Airline

Air New Zealand

ANZ / NZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a key long-haul workhorse for Air New Zealand and one of the airline’s main fleet types for ultra-long-range flights.

Fleet Rarity

One of approximately a dozen 787-9s in Air New Zealand’s current fleet.

Record Flights

Air New Zealand has operated some of the world’s longest commercial flights with the 787-9, including Auckland-Chicago and Auckland-New York.

Safety & Events

In service since 2014, the Air New Zealand 787-9 fleet has seen operational deployment on flagship international routes without notable major safety incidents.

Future Outlook

Active service, expected to remain a mainstay for the airline in the coming years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

290 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85-88 dB (sideline)

Noise

Registration and model inferred from visible tail and fuselage details.