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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on final approach, showcasing the sleek composite design of the Dreamliner family.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

Manufacturer

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

B

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Dynamic underside angle, but soft focus and wire bottom right distract slightly from the shot's impact.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a modern, fuel-efficient, long-haul aircraft, pioneer in composite materials and advanced systems.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Atlantic operates a relatively small fleet of 787-9 aircraft.

Record Flights

Has been used on routes exceeding 14 hours including London to Perth and London to Buenos Aires.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents specific to Virgin Atlantic\'s fleet.

Future Outlook

Still flying with many airlines and expected to remain in service for years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typically 264 passengers (3-class)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, typically ~85-89 dB Lden at sideline

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