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12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on short final, beautifully silhouetted against a blue sky.

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Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Vietnam Airlines standard livery

Airline

Vietnam Airlines

Manufacturer

Achievements

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

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is known for its fuel efficiency and composite materials; Vietnam Airlines was the first Southeast Asian operator of the 787-9.

Fleet Rarity

The 787-9 is common among global carriers; Vietnam Airlines operates around a dozen examples.

Record Flights

787-9 is used for long, thin routes such as nonstop flights from Europe to Vietnam.

Safety & Events

787-9 has an excellent safety record with no hull-loss incidents as of 2024.

Future Outlook

In active service with Vietnam Airlines and many other major airlines; expected to remain in service through the 2030s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (specific engine not clearly visible)

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

62.8 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Up to 296 passengers

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 m

Height

280–320 kN (varies by engine)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards; ~85-90 dB on departure

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