Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (B-20EW) at the gate, featuring distinctive raked wingtips and the blue Dreamliner livery.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Standard China Southern blue waves livery

B-20EW

Registration

Airline

China Southern Airlines

CSN / CZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 80.0

Nice Dreamliner profile, but foreground car dash and ramp clutter distract from the strong livery and lighting.

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 Dreamliner marked a new generation of long-haul airliners with advanced materials and high fuel efficiency; the 787-9 is a stretched, popular variant.

Fleet Rarity

China Southern operates one of the world\'s larger 787-9 fleets; the model itself is relatively common

Record Flights

787 variants have operated some of the longest non-stop routes; China Southern has used the -9 on intercontinental service.

Safety & Events

Generally a reliable type with minor early teething issues; no major hull-loss incidents for China Southern\'s 787 fleet.

Future Outlook

Still flying; considered state of the art for long-haul; likely to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Typically 290 (2-class)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

320–340 kN (72,000–76,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-89 EPNdB takeoff)

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