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Aircraft

787 (Dreamliner) B78X

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM / KL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Achievements

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Aviation History

The Airbus A350-900 is a next-generation long-haul twinjet, known for its advanced aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort. KLM is a recent operator of the type, which is replacing KLM’s older long-haul aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

KLM's A350 fleet is one of the newest and still relatively rare in their livery, as the airline only recently took delivery of its first examples in 2024.

Record Flights

Used on KLM's longest routes including Amsterdam to Los Angeles and Singapore, and can operate ultra-long-haul sectors

Safety & Events

Very few, as the A350 has an excellent safety record and is a relatively new type in the KLM fleet.

Future Outlook

Aircraft type is expected to form the backbone of KLM’s long-haul fleet for the next two decades.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (varies by submodel; typically KLM uses GEnx-1B)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

68.28 meters (for 787-10; if the image shows the 787-9: 62.81 meters)

Length

11,910 km (787-9); 11,750 km (787-10, typical KLM config)

Range

913 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

~294-344 passengers (KLM two-class configuration, varies by submodel)

Capacity

254,000 kg (787-10)

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

~320 kN (each engine, for 787-9/787-10)

Thrust

~85-90 EPNdB (ICAO Stage 4 compliant)

Noise

Registration not visible on the airframe in this photo.