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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

TUI Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (PH-TFJ) on approach, showcasing its distinctive raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

TUI (standard livery)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

4 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Clean side profile with gear down, but overcast sky flattens colors and contrast.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Insights

Aviation History

One of Boeing\'s first all-composite, next-generation widebody airliners, known for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

Fleet Rarity

Common; hundreds in service worldwide with many major airlines.

Record Flights

787-8 commonly used for long-haul flights, performed some Boeing test record flights, but not usually for the longest commercial sectors (the 787-9 or 787-10 are used for ultra-long-haul).

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record; occasional groundings related to battery issues early in service.

Future Outlook

Still operational, expected to remain in active commercial service for many more years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (not able to confirm specific model from image)

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

56.7 m

Length

13,530 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical two-class configuration)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 m

Height

282 kN (63,500 lbf) per engine (GE); 311 kN (69,800 lbf) per engine (RR)

Thrust

EPNdB 85-90 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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