Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

LATAM Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (CC-BGD) taxiing at an airport, showcasing the elegant lines and advanced composite wings of the Dreamliner.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

LATAM standard livery

CC-BGD

Registration

Airline

LATAM Airlines Chile

LAN / LA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

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

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a next-generation, long-haul, widebody airliner known for its fuel efficiency, extensive use of composite materials, and comfortable cabin environment. LATAM was one of the first South American carriers to operate the 787.

Fleet Rarity

LATAM operates one of the largest 787 fleets in Latin America, but globally the 787-9 has over 500 airframes delivered; not a rare type.

Record Flights

The 787-9 commonly operates long nonstop routes including flights over 14 hours, such as Santiago to Sydney. It has also been used for several record-breaking direct city pairs.

Safety & Events

The 787 overall has had a few high-profile technical teething issues (battery, engine problems), but a strong safety record in service.

Future Outlook

This aircraft is still actively flying in LATAM\'s long-haul network.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 85 dB on takeoff at typical separation)

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