Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

29 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (VH-ZNH) taxiing at Sydney Airport, showing the distinctive swooping lines and modern Qantas livery.

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Judge Dredd · 29 Mar 2026

No worries at all and thank you

Katl_spotter13 · 29 Mar 2026

Stunning,thank you for the delta photo

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Qantas standard livery

VH-ZNH

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

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

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Qantas was the launch customer for the 787-9 in Australia. The 787-9 enabled Qantas to operate ultra long-haul direct flights such as Perth to London.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates 14 Boeing 787-9s, which is moderate compared to global fleet numbers, but notable for an Australian operator.

Record Flights

Operated first-ever direct Australia-UK flight; often used for long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes including Perth–London.

Safety & Events

787-9 Dreamliners have been noted for technical reliability, with some earlier minor teething issues with the Rolls-Royce engines.

Future Outlook

Active in service and expected to remain key to Qantas\' international fleet through the 2030s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.12 m

Wingspan

62.81 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

236-296 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 m

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approx 85 dB on takeoff

Noise