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03 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 'Snowy River' at Sydney Airport, showcasing the modern nose and iconic roo emblem.

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AviatorShots81 · 04 May 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

Judge Dredd · 04 May 2026

Thank you 🙏🏻

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RkyFlight · 04 May 2026

Fantastic shot!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

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Gear

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

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, 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

The Qantas 787-9 has enabled new ultra-long-haul, non-stop routes such as Perth to London.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates 14 Boeing 787-9s as of 2024, a moderate fleet size.

Record Flights

Part of Project Sunrise trials, including test flights from New York and London to Sydney.

Safety & Events

Qantas 787-9s have been used for repatriation and historic ultra-long-haul research flights.

Future Outlook

Active in service; expected to remain core of Qantas long-haul fleet.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (common on 787-9, specific type not visible)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

236-290 passengers (Qantas config: 236)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

280-320 kN (approximate per engine)

Thrust

Approx. 85 dB LTO; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Noise