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Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner lifting off, captured at rotation.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Etihad Airways standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D500 200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

Achievements

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

6 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 70.0

Great rotation moment! Soft focus and haze reduce detail on the Etihad 787, but the framing captures the action nicely.

Insights

Aviation History

Etihad Airways was one of the early major Persian Gulf carriers to adopt the Boeing 787-9; the Dreamliner is celebrated for its advanced composite airframe and fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad operates a relatively large subfleet of 787-9s, making the aircraft reasonably common within the airline.

Record Flights

787-9s are regularly used on ultra-long-haul routes, including services over 14 hours.

Safety & Events

The 787-9 model has a good safety record, and Etihad 787s have had few notable incidents.

Future Outlook

Actively flying in Etihad\'s fleet in 2024; expected to remain in service for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 m

Wingspan

62.81 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 m

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB on takeoff at 1,500 m

Noise