Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

12 Jul 2026 · © Unknown

Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the striking Manchester City FC partnership livery at the gate between flights.

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Cameron · 12 Jul 2026

Great spot!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

Manchester City FC special livery (Etihad Airways)

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Vivid special livery pops, but foreground baggage cart and cut wingtip reduce impact. Sharp, well-lit side-on shot overall.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is one of the most technologically advanced long-haul aircraft, supporting Etihad\'s intercontinental network and often used for flagship routes. The Manchester City livery celebrates Etihad\'s sponsorship of the football club.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a few \'Manchester City\' special-liveried 787-9s in Etihad’s fleet.

Record Flights

787-9s have operated many long-haul routes, but no specific record-setting flights for this livery.

Safety & Events

No major or notable incidents are directly associated with Etihad\'s 787-9s or the Manchester City livery.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx-1B (most likely RR Trent 1000 for Etihad 787s)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical in 2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

311 kN (Trent 1000) each

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4/14 standards, 85-90 dB at takeoff at source

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