Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (G-VAHH) on approach, captured from below with gear down and distinctive raked wingtips visible.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

G-VAHH

Registration

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

VIR / VS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Dramatic underside angle and gear down impress, but focus is soft and lighting a touch flat on the fuselage.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a significant member of the new generation of long-haul, fuel-efficient widebodies. Virgin Atlantic was the first European operator of the type.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates 17 Boeing 787-9s as of 2024; over 600 Boeing 787s (all variants) are in service globally.

Record Flights

Commonly used for transatlantic and longer routes, including London Heathrow to Shanghai and other lengthy operations.

Safety & Events

No major incidents associated with this airframe. Model was subject to some early engine durability issues affecting the Trent 1000.

Future Outlook

Active in service with expected long-term fleet retention.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typically 242–290 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB Lmax at runway ends)

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