Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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04 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Uzbekistan Airways\' Dreamliner is a relatively rare visitor in North America, making for a special sight for spotters at this location. Both aircraft showcase the global reach of the 787 family.

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Boeing 737-700 or 737-800 (Southwest Airlines fleet)

Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Singapore Airlines (foreground left), Uzbekistan Airways (foreground right)

Airline

Singapore Airlines (tail in foreground left); Uzbekistan Airways (rightmost gate)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a revolutionary long-haul twinjet, first flown in 2013, known for its composites structure and fuel efficiency. Operated by many major airlines for ultra-long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Singapore Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways both have small but notable Dreamliner fleets. Not rare globally, but Uzbekistan Airways has a small fleet making it a rarer sight.

Record Flights

Used on some of the world's longest non-stop flights, including Singapore-Newark and Perth-London by various airlines.

Safety & Events

Generally positive safety record; occasional diversions/generator issues but nothing unique to specific frames in the image.

Future Outlook

Active in passenger service; 787-9 expected to remain in service into the 2040s.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (model supports both, exact variant not visible)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typically 280–296 passengers (in 2-class config)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

up to 76,000 lbf (per engine)

Thrust

Approximately 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise

Exact registrations not visible, but airline and aircraft type are unambiguous. Both airlines operate the 787-9 variant.