Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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18 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing its sleek design and advanced winglets.

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Kiwi Aviation · 18 Apr 2026

Perfect!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Korean Air standard livery

HL8571

Registration

Airline

Korean Air

KAL / KE

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a key member of the Dreamliner family, bringing fuel efficiency and long-haul range to many airlines including Korean Air. It is widely used on long international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Korean Air operates a moderate fleet of 787-9s (less than 15 as of 2024), but the type itself is not rare globally.

Record Flights

787-9s have operated flights over 16 hours, including routes such as Los Angeles-Seoul, New York-Seoul, and other ultra-long transpacific flights.

Safety & Events

The 787 series experienced early production and reliability challenges but is now considered one of the most advanced and reliable modern long-haul aircraft.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Korean Air and many airlines worldwide.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 m

Wingspan

62.8 m

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 m

Height

320 kN each (72,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85 dB on approach)

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