Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner soars overhead, showcasing its swooping raked wingtips and efficient twinjet design against a cloudy sky.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

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, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Score: 65.0

Silhouette angle is dynamic, but soft focus and dark shadows obscure details.

Location

The Docks

London City Airport · LCY/EGLC

51.5073, 0.0593

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London City Airport LCY

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a groundbreaking composite twinjet introduced in 2014, known for fuel efficiency, ultra-long range and advanced passenger comforts.

Fleet Rarity

The 787-9 is a common widebody with over 600 in global service, making it not rare.

Record Flights

Extensively used on long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes, including Perth-London and Auckland-Chicago nonstop.

Safety & Events

787-9s have not had major fatal accidents; some experienced early teething issues with batteries and Trent 1000 engine blades.

Future Outlook

Still in production and active service with major airlines. Expected to remain a mainstay of global fleets for the next two decades.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (varies by operator)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typical 296 passengers (2-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

Trent 1000: up to 76,000 lbf / GEnx-1B: up to 78,000 lbf (each)

Thrust

Complies with ICAO Chapter 4 (<85 EPNdB on takeoff)

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