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07 Jun 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner soaring overhead in the airline's modern livery, showing off its distinctive raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Air Canada (new 2017 livery)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

6 badges earned

Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 81.0

Side profile is clean with clear registration, though some softness holds back maximum crispness.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a key member of the new generation of composite, long-haul, fuel-efficient widebody jets and a flagship of Air Canada\'s international fleet.

Fleet Rarity

One of about 30 Boeing 787-9s in Air Canada\'s fleet; globally, over 600 delivered – not especially rare.

Record Flights

Used on several of Air Canada\'s longest routes (e.g., Vancouver to Melbourne; Toronto to Seoul).

Safety & Events

No major incidents notable to this specific line of aircraft for Air Canada.

Future Outlook

Active; expected to remain in international service for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~85 dB on approach

Noise