Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

08 Sep 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner catching the light on final approach, showcasing its swept winglets and sleek fuselage.

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Siliconserver · 08 Sep 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Hainan Airlines standard livery

Airline

Hainan Airlines

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

6 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Nice nose-high takeoff capture! Sharp fuselage; cranes add busy background but don't distract too much from the aircraft.

Location

P3 Domestic Carpark (Level 10)

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9341, 151.1830

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a highly advanced and efficient long-haul aircraft, part of the Dreamliner family, and key to many airlines\' fleet modernization.

Fleet Rarity

Hainan Airlines has a moderate-sized 787-9 fleet; over 600 787-9s in operation globally.

Record Flights

Used on several ultra-long-haul routes (e.g., Beijing-Boston, Shenzhen-Vancouver) but not a record-holder.

Safety & Events

This model has had some non-fatal and rare technical issues, but is generally known for reliability.

Future Outlook

Still flying, with many years of service expected. Not a candidate for retirement.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320–340 kN (71,000–76,000 lbf)

Thrust

Approximately 85 EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 4/14)

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