Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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19 Apr 2026 · © TonyLTX

Spotted moments before entering the parking bay

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Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

Love this!

Katl_spotter13 · 19 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Etihad Airways Manchester City special livery

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Iphone 15 Pro Max

Achievements

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

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Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a state-of-the-art long-haul widebody, renowned for its efficiency, passenger comfort, and use of composite materials. Etihad is a major operator.

Fleet Rarity

The Manchester City special livery is rare within the Etihad fleet; likely only 1 in this unique blue color scheme.

Record Flights

787-9s routinely operate 12–15 hour flights, including Abu Dhabi–Melbourne and Abu Dhabi–Washington routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to Etihad\'s Manchester City livery 787-9 are publicly known as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still active in Etihad\'s fleet as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx (787-9 uses either; specific engine not visible here)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

13,950 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

311–338 kN (69,900–76,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (<85 dB on takeoff/landing)

Noise