Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

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Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ET-719 parked at a European airport, distinctive ‘Dreamliner’ lines and Ethiopian’s colorful tail on display.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

Ethiopian Airlines standard livery

ET-719

Registration

Airline

Ethiopian Airlines

ETH / ET

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Full aircraft in clean side profile; image is soft and hazy, but the livery and registration are clear enough to identify.

Location

London Gatwick Airport

LGW/EGKK

51.1487, -0.1857

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London Gatwick Airport LGW

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Ethiopian Airlines was the first African carrier to operate the Boeing 787, which is a revolutionary long-haul twinjet known for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

Fleet Rarity

Ethiopian operates one of the largest 787-8 fleets in Africa; globally, the 787-8 has over 400 active frames, so it is not rare.

Record Flights

The 787-8 is regularly used by Ethiopian Airlines on routes connecting Africa with North America, Europe, and Asia, including some of the longest non-stop African flights.

Safety & Events

Some Ethiopian 787s, including this airframe, have been used for COVID-19 repatriation and cargo missions.

Future Outlook

Still in active service and likely to remain so for many years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

56.69 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.94 meters

Height

287 kN (64,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85 EPNdB lateral)

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