Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (G-VOOH) making a graceful climbout, showcasing elegant raked wingtips and clean modern livery.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

G-VOOH

Registration

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

VIR / VS

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 93.0

Outstanding clarity and dynamic angle; the clean background highlights the livery and registration perfectly.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a widebody twinjet and the second member of the Dreamliner family, known for its advanced fuel efficiency, composite structure, and use on long-haul routes. Virgin Atlantic is one of the major European operators.

Fleet Rarity

One of about 17 Boeing 787-9 operated by Virgin Atlantic; over 600 delivered worldwide as of 2024.

Record Flights

The 787-9 has been used for several long-haul record flights, including transpacific and Europe-Asia nonstops.

Safety & Events

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 powered 787-9s faced engine reliability and maintenance concerns in the late 2010s, but Virgin Atlantic\'s fleet has been less affected than some other operators.

Future Outlook

Still flying; in mainline service with Virgin Atlantic.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

Typically 242-296 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

280 kN (62,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximates ICAO Chapter 4, 85-95 dB on takeoff (variable by certification)

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