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Spotted in taxi to runway at Manchester

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Gulf Air standard livery

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Gear

Nikon D3300 100-300mm

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

C

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Score: 68.0

Foreground vehicles and fence clutter the view; the Gulf Air 787 is nicely placed but could be sharper.

Location

Manchester runway visitor park

Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3534, -2.2833

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Manchester Airport MAN

Insights

Aviation History

The 787-9 marks Gulf Air\'s entry into the new generation of fuel-efficient, long-haul aircraft with advanced technology and passenger comfort.

Fleet Rarity

Part of Gulf Air\'s small but growing Dreamliner fleet; 787-9 is a relatively common type worldwide.

Record Flights

Boeing 787-9s are used on some of the world\'s longest flights, but Gulf Air typically deploys them on medium and long-haul routes between Bahrain and destinations in Europe, Asia, and occasionally North America.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving Gulf Air 787-9 aircraft as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for the foreseeable future in Gulf Air\'s fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.12 m

Wingspan

62.81 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 m

Height

280 kN (62,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB on takeoff

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