Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 D-ABPU in 100 Years Special livery captured at sunrise, showcasing the Dreamliner's elegant lines.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

100 year livery

D-ABPU

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Retro Wings, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Striking sunset silhouette and special livery; minor windshield glare and foreground distractions soften the impact.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

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Aviation History

Lufthansa\'s first Boeing 787s, joining the fleet in 2022, marking a new era of fuel efficiency for the airline. This example celebrates \'50 Years of Airbus\' with a tribute livery.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare globally (over 600 787-9s built), but currently one of fewer than 10 in Lufthansa\'s fleet.

Record Flights

787-9 is used for ultra long-haul flights globally. Lufthansa employs it on both European and intercontinental routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported with Lufthansa\'s 787s as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

Active in scheduled passenger service.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

up to 320 kN (72,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB on flyover

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