Boeing (Etihad), Airbus (Qatar) 787-9 Dreamliner (Etihad, foreground), A350-900 or A350-1000 (Qatar, background - cannot confirm subtype from visible features)

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02 May 2026 · © ZacR

On skywalk down to A Pier

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner (Etihad, foreground), A350-900 or A350-1000 (Qatar, background - cannot confirm subtype from visible features) B789 (Etihad), A350 (Qatar) (both visible, best estimate)

Etihad Airways geometric livery (foreground), Qatar Airways standard Oryx livery (background)

Airline

Etihad Airways (foreground), Qatar Airways (background)

Manufacturer

Boeing (Etihad), Airbus (Qatar)

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Location

Manchester Airport

MAN/EGCC

53.3494, -2.2795

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Manchester Airport MAN

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Aviation History

Etihad\'s 787-9 and Qatar\'s A350 are flagship long-haul aircraft for their respective airlines, frequently used on intercontinental routes, with cutting-edge fuel efficiency and passenger amenity.

Fleet Rarity

Both are common among major international carriers; neither is rare at time of image (2024).

Record Flights

Both types have operated ultra-long-haul routes, including flights over 15 hours (Qatar\'s A350 on DOH-AKL, Etihad\'s 787 on AUH-LAX).

Safety & Events

No notable events tied to these specific airframes visible. Both models have excellent safety records.

Future Outlook

Both types are in active service and considered next-gen widebodies; Etihad and Qatar expect to keep them in fleet for years to come.

Specifications

Boeing 787-9: 60.12 m, Airbus A350: 64.75 m (both approx.)

Wingspan

Boeing 787-9: 62.81 m, Airbus A350-900: 66.8 m, A350-1000: 73.79 m

Length

Boeing 787-9: ~14,140 km, Airbus A350-900: ~15,000 km, A350-1000: ~16,100 km

Range

Boeing 787-9: 913 km/h, Airbus A350: 903 km/h

Speed

Boeing 787-9: 280-290 pax typical, Airbus A350: 300-440 pax (depending on version/airline)

Capacity

Boeing 787-9: 254,000 kg, Airbus A350-900: 280,000 kg, A350-1000: 316,000 kg

MTOW

Boeing 787-9: 16.0 m, Airbus A350: 17.05 m

Height

Boeing 787-9: 280-320 kN (GEnx-1B or Trent 1000, per engine)

Thrust

ICAN/CAEP/Chapter 4 compliant; approx 85-90 dB on takeoff

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