Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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17 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

ANA Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing at the airport, showing the modern, elegant 'Inspiration of JAPAN' livery.

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Judge Dredd · 17 Apr 2026

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

ANA (All Nippon Airways) Inspiration of JAPAN standard livery

JA927A

Registration

Airline

All Nippon Airways

ANA / NH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

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

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family marked a major milestone with its use of composite materials, advanced avionics, and improved fuel economy. ANA was the launch customer for the 787.

Fleet Rarity

ANA is one of the largest 787-9 operators globally; this aircraft type is now common in international airline fleets.

Record Flights

787-9s have been used for several long-haul nonstop routes, including transpacific and Asia-Europe service.

Safety & Events

The 787 had notable issues with lithium-ion battery fires early in service, leading to a global grounding and re-engineering. Otherwise, ANA has maintained a good safety record with the 787 fleet.

Future Outlook

Actively flying and expected to remain in ANA\'s fleet for many years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx (ANA operates both types on 787-9)

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

62.8 m

Length

13,950 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 m

Height

Thrust (per engine): 282–334 kN (63,500–75,000 lbf), depending on engine/model

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; typical approach noise ~85-90 dB (varies by configuration and measurement point)

Noise