Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

28 May 2026 · © Unknown

😆Loving the irony of a Virgin Atlantic plane being registered with “vows” in its registration😆 Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 G-VOWS on approach, showing off its sleek wing profile against dramatic skies.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

G-VOWS

Registration

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

VIR / VS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Dramatic low-angle shot, but the aircraft is heavily shadowed—details and livery are hard to see.

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

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Aviation History

One of Virgin Atlantic\'s modern long-haul fleet; the 787-9 is a key member of the airline\'s transatlantic operations as a highly efficient twinjet.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates a moderate-sized fleet of 787-9s; the 787-9 itself is common (over 600 produced), but G-VOWS is one of a handful in Virgin Atlantic\'s service.

Record Flights

Commonly used on London to US West Coast, India, and Caribbean routes with flight durations of up to ~11 hours.

Safety & Events

No major incidents for G-VOWS as of 2024; 787-9 fleet has experienced some technical reliability issues but has an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Active and in regular long-haul service as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Typically 264 passengers (Virgin Atlantic config)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 85-95 dB on takeoff)

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