Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

29 May 2026 · © Unknown

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seen from below against an overcast sky, showing its iconic raked wingtips and engine nacelles.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 65.0

Nice silhouette and framing, but heavy haze and lack of detail reduce impact.

Location

RAF Northolt

NHT/EGWU

51.5530, -0.4182

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a modern long-range, wide-body twinjet that introduced substantial advances in passenger comfort and fuel efficiency since its introduction in 2014. It is a mainstay of many flag carriers and is widely used on both long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

The 787-9 is fairly common, with over 600 currently active worldwide.

Record Flights

The 787-9 has been used on several of the world\'s longest nonstop commercial flights, including routes like Auckland–Chicago and Perth–London.

Safety & Events

No major hull-loss accidents. The 787 family had early teething issues with lithium-ion batteries, but these were resolved before the -9 entered service.

Future Outlook

Still in full production and service with many airlines, with a strong future outlook.

Specifications

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242–296 passengers (typical 2 or 3-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

292–316 kN (65,600–71,000 lbf) per engine (varies by engine model)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, up to ~85 EPNdB on takeoff (varies by airline/engine)

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