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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Engine Enthusiast, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner introduced advanced composite materials and passenger comfort features; British Airways is among its early large customers.

Fleet Rarity

One of 12 Boeing 787-8s in British Airways fleet.

Record Flights

The 787 family is notable for ultra-long-haul routes, though the 787-8 variant is more common on mid-to-long haul.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this specific registration as of 2024.

Future Outlook

In active service, expected to remain in fleet for another decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

56.69 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.94 meters

Height

294 kN (66,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typical 85-95 dB on approach

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