Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

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28 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

LATAM Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner taxiing, showing its signature raked wingtips and distinctive livery.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

LATAM Airlines

CC-BGA

Registration

Airline

LATAM Airlines Chile

LAN / LA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Strong side-on Dreamliner capture with clear registration and nice wingflex, slightly flat midday light holds it back from S tier.

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

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Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner represents a major leap in composite airliner technology and fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Part of a fleet of several 787-8s and 787-9s at LATAM; not rare within the operator or globally.

Record Flights

Has operated long-haul routes across the Pacific and Atlantic for LATAM, though not the very longest commercial flights worldwide.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this frame. The 787 program experienced early technical challenges including battery issues (fleet-wide, not individual).

Future Outlook

Likely to continue serving with LATAM, as 787-8s are relatively new and have significant service life remaining.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (commonly for LATAM, but exact model not visible)

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

56.7 m

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

210–250 passengers (typical two-class layout)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 m

Height

280-320 kN (62,000-72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/1 or below; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; approx. 85-90 dB on takeoff (typical)

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