Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

31 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

TUI Airways, part of the TUI Group, utilizes the 787 for popular sunshine and holiday destinations. Aircraft registration is clearly visible on the forward fuselage and tail.

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User · 31 Dec 2025

A smile

JordanWalker · 31 Dec 2025

What’s that supposed to be on his tail?

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

TUI Airways standard livery with TUI logo on tail and fuselage

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Registration

Airline

TUI Airways

TUI / BY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone

Location

LGW

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Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is notable for being the first commercial aircraft with composite materials used for most of its construction, revolutionizing long-haul travel with improved fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

One of a fleet of several TUI 787s; over 1000 Dreamliners built, making it common among new long-haul twinjets.

Record Flights

Used on long-range leisure and charter flights across the globe, including Europe-Caribbean and transatlantic services.

Safety & Events

787 fleet has seen technical teething issues, but no major accidents involving this airframe. TUI has used these Dreamliners for holiday repatriation and rescue flights.

Future Outlook

Still flying actively and likely to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx-1B (commonly Trent 1000 for TUI fleet)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,620 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical two-class configuration)

Capacity

227,930 kilograms

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

320–334 kN (72,000–75,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical sideline noise ~85 dB

Noise

The precise aircraft registration is inferred from visible partial markings and confirmed typical fleet usage; be aware of possible reflection artifacts.