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16 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (VH-ZNE) taxiing after arrival, with distinctive Qantas livery and raked wingtips visible.

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

Great photo 📸

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

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

Insights

Aviation History

Qantas was the launch customer for the 787-9 in Australia; the Dreamliner enabled Qantas\' first nonstop flights from Australia to London.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a small fleet of 11 Boeing 787-9s.

Record Flights

This type is operated on the longest commercial flight ever by Qantas (Perth-London); VH-ZNE has flown ultra-long-haul routes such as Perth-London nonstop.

Safety & Events

No major incidents known for this registration.

Future Outlook

Still active in Qantas fleet as of 2024.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

236-296 passengers (Qantas config: 236)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

322-334 kN (72,000-74,000 lbf)

Thrust

Quieter than previous generation, meets ICAO Chapter 4/14 (actual dB varies by measurement point)

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