Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

26 Apr 2026 · © AviatorShots81

China Southern Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner climbing out after takeoff, showcasing its distinctive raked wingtips and special Dreamliner livery under dramatic skies.

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Aircraft

787-8 Dreamliner B788

China Southern Airlines Dreamliner special livery

B-2727

Registration

Airline

China Southern Airlines

CSN / CZ

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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

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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 787-8 Dreamliner is a groundbreaking long-haul, wide-body twinjet known for its all-composite fuselage, fuel efficiency, and next-generation passenger comfort features.

Fleet Rarity

China Southern was the first Chinese carrier to operate the 787; the model itself is relatively common with over 1,000 delivered across all variants.

Record Flights

Used on long-haul international and ultra-long domestic routes; the 787 family has set several distance records for its weight class.

Safety & Events

Early service saw some battery issues, but now widely regarded as a successful modern airliner.

Future Outlook

The 787-8 is expected to fly for many years in international fleets.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

56.7 meters

Length

13,620 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

242 passengers (two-class typical)

Capacity

227,930 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

280 kN (63,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Compliant with ICAO Chapter 4 (composite structure and new engines for lower noise)

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