Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

02 Aug 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-VBOW departs under a dramatic sky—showcasing the advanced technology and iconic livery of the airline's fleet.

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Siliconserver · 02 Aug 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Virgin Atlantic Standard Livery

G-VBOW

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

Silver

Score: 86.0

Dramatic 3/4 climbout angle with sharp registration; moody clouds add depth, though light is slightly flat.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Key member of Virgin Atlantic\'s modern long-haul fleet; the 787-9 is noted for its efficiency and advanced technology.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates about 17 Boeing 787-9s as of 2024; over 600 787-9s worldwide.

Record Flights

Used on Virgin Atlantic\'s London to Hong Kong and San Francisco nonstop routes; 787-9 type is used for ultra-long-haul missions worldwide.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents noted for this particular aircraft.

Future Outlook

Active in commercial service (as of 2024); expected to remain in service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typically 290 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Around 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise