Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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07 Sep 2026 · © Jorge Serpa

Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rotates off the runway into the sky, showcasing its distinctive raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Turkish Airlines standard livery

Airline

Turkish Airlines

THY / TK

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

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Location

Terminal 3 plataform

José Martí International Airport · HAV/MUHA

22.9962, -82.4066

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José Martí International Airport HAV

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Aviation History

Key member of the new-generation \'Dreamliner\' family, notable for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. Turkish Airlines is a major 787-9 operator.

Fleet Rarity

787-9 is a common widebody with more than 600 flying worldwide; in Turkish Airlines, it is one of about 18 in the fleet (as of 2023).

Record Flights

787-9s fly long-haul routes including some over 14 hours; Turkish uses them on flights from Istanbul to North America and Asia.

Safety & Events

787-9 type has been involved in non-fatal incidents related to battery issues in early Dreamliners, but overall has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Modern type, likely to continue serving frontline international routes for at least another decade.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (typical 787-9 engines, not visually distinct here)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

Typically 280-296 passengers (2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

Each engine 280–320 kN (63,000–72,000 lbf) depending on variant

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85-90 dB (typical)

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