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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

United 787-9 taxing to runway 27R

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Standard (appears to be United Airlines, but not fully visible)

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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

5 badges earned

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The 787-9 is a highly advanced long-haul twinjet known for composite construction and operational efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare. Over 600 Boeing 787-9 aircraft are active worldwide.

Record Flights

Utilized for many long routes including ultra-long-haul (e.g. Auckland to Chicago, Perth to London on other 787 variants).

Safety & Events

Generally a safe record; some GEnx/Trent 1000 engine technical issues in fleet history, but nothing notable to this exact airframe visible.

Future Outlook

This type is expected to remain in service for decades.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (unclear from image)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

280-296 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320-347 kN (varies by engine)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, 85-88 dB per approach (varies)

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