Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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22 Aug 2026 · © Ben Kinne

Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing with elegant geometric livery and distinctive raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Etihad Airways standard livery (geometric golden tail and Etihad titles)

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon EOS Rebel T6 EF75-300mm f/4-5.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 69.0

Barbed wire foreground distracts, and the nose gear/tail is hidden behind grass.

Location

Shellenberger Aviation Museum

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · CLT/KCLT

35.2251, -80.9336

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Aviation History

The 787-9 is one of Boeing\'s most advanced twin-aisle jets and a mainstay of Etihad’s long-haul and ultra-long-haul fleet, known for its advanced composite design and improved efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad operates a substantial fleet of 787-9s, but globally the type is common with over 600 delivered to airlines.

Record Flights

787-9s have been used for many ultra-long-haul flights, including Etihad’s Abu Dhabi to Melbourne and Abu Dhabi to Washington routes.

Safety & Events

787s have had some reliability issues with early engine types but are generally regarded as very safe and efficient. Etihad’s Dreamliners have experienced a few diversions and medical emergencies, but no major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying and forms a backbone of Etihad\'s medium- and long-haul operations.

Specifications

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

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

13,950 kilometers

Range

913 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Typical 290 passengers (2-class configuration)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

311–338 kN (70,000–76,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; typical takeoff noise 85–95 dB (A)

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