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27 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at the gate at night, readying for a long-haul departure.

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I Love Planes · 27 Apr 2026

737-9 That’s cool

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Standard Air Canada livery (current maple leaf brand)

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Achievements

Night Owl, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Location

Vancouver International Airport

YVR/CYVR

49.1939, -123.1840

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Vancouver International Airport YVR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a revolutionary twinjet known for its advanced composite structure, highly efficient long-haul operations, and modern passenger amenities.

Fleet Rarity

Air Canada operates a significant fleet of 787-9s; this type is fairly common among major international carriers.

Record Flights

The 787-9 is used for ultra-long-haul non-stop routes such as Vancouver to Sydney and Toronto to Tokyo.

Safety & Events

The 787 family has had a few technical incidents (not model-specific), but no major hull-loss events for Air Canada 787-9s.

Future Outlook

In active long-haul service, with many years of use expected.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (typically Air Canada\'s 787s use GEnx-1B)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

290–296 passengers (Air Canada configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

280–320 kN (63,000–71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/1 (approach), QC/0.5 (departure), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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