Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

07 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

A China Southern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner parked at the gate on a sunny day, showcasing the airline's distinctive blue livery and the advanced design of the 787.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Standard China Southern Airlines livery with signature blue waves and Dreamliner branding

Airline

China Southern Airlines

CSN / CZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Beautiful colors and sharpness, but foreground equipment and wide framing distract from the aircraft's impact.

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 the first major stretch of the original 787 Dreamliner, known for its fuel efficiency and advanced composite construction. China Southern was the first Chinese airline to operate the 787.

Fleet Rarity

China Southern operates one of the largest 787 Dreamliner fleets in Asia; the 787-9 model is increasingly common globally.

Record Flights

Boeing 787-9s frequently operate long-haul flights up to 14-15 hours (e.g., Guangzhou to London/Los Angeles).

Safety & Events

The 787 family has had some non-fatal mechanical incidents relating to battery systems in earlier years, but is now a mainstay of long-haul fleets. No major incidents specific to China Southern 787-9s are widely known.

Future Outlook

Still flying; 787-9s are relatively new and expected to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (not clearly visible which)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Typically 280-290 passengers in two-class configuration

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320-343 kN (varies by engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 85 EPNdB or less, varies with stage)

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