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12 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (G-ZBLI) on short final approach under moody skies.

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787-9 Dreamliner B789

British Airways standard

Airline

British Airways

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

Key modern long-haul aircraft for many airlines, including British Airways; advanced composite airframe.

Fleet Rarity

Over 1,000 Boeing 787s built overall; 30 in the British Airways fleet, not rare globally.

Record Flights

Regular participant on ultra-long-haul routes, such as London to Santiago and San Jose, though not the world’s longest; has set city pair distance records on delivery flights.

Safety & Events

No major hull loss incidents to date for British Airways 787-9s; known for Trent 1000 engine reliability issues industry-wide.

Future Outlook

In active service, likely to remain key in BA’s long-haul fleet for at least another decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

62.8 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

280 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 m

Height

320 kN (71,920 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85 dB on approach (typical)

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