Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

China Southern's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B-1293) arriving in its distinctive blue Dreamliner livery, showing off raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

China Southern special (blue Dreamliner paint)

B-1293

Registration

Airline

China Southern Airlines

CSN / CZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Great close-up angle and dynamic wing flex, but underexposure hides livery details on the belly and 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 Dreamliner family marked a pivotal advance in fuel efficiency and comfort for long-haul, twin-engine jets. The 787-9 is a popular variant with many international airlines.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 100 Boeing 787s in service in China; around 600 787-9s flying worldwide.

Record Flights

787-9s have operated some of the longest direct commercial flights globally. China Southern operates many Asian, transpacific, and European routes with this type.

Safety & Events

No major incidents recorded for this frame; Boeing 787 has had some headline-making events, but generally has a strong safety and efficiency record.

Future Outlook

In active commercial service; expected to remain flying for over a decade.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

320–340 kN (72,000–76,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 / 85-95 dB (approx, at takeoff, varies by configuration)

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