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13 Apr 2026 · © Peter Keijzer

KLM Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ready for departure at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

Incredible!

Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

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Location

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

AMS/EHAM

52.3086, 4.7639

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a modern, fuel-efficient widebody introduced in 2013; KLM was a launch customer for the 787-9 in Europe.

Fleet Rarity

KLM operates one of the larger 787-9 fleets in Europe, but globally the type is a moderately common long-haul aircraft.

Record Flights

Used on KLM’s longest nonstop flights (e.g., Amsterdam to Buenos Aires, Santiago, Jakarta).

Safety & Events

The type has had minor technical issues but no major incidents with KLM 787-9s.

Future Outlook

Still flying; part of KLM’s flagship long-haul fleet.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (model not visually confirmed)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

13,950 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320–340 kN (72,000–76,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Less than 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant)

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