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29 May 2026 · © Unknown

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner catches the sun as it cruises at altitude.

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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

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

5 badges earned

Photo grade

C

C

Score: 66.0

The aircraft is well-framed but distant and soft; more zoom or clarity would really boost its 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 Dreamliner is a modern, long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet developed for efficiency and passenger comfort. It is a popular model for long-haul travel and represents a major advance in composite airframe technology.

Fleet Rarity

Very common—over 600 Boeing 787-9s in service worldwide.

Record Flights

787-9s have been used for several ultra-long-haul non-stop flights (e.g. Qantas Perth–London).

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft, with a few notable operational issues related to early engine problems, all since resolved.

Future Outlook

Still in production and active use around the world.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (specific version not visible)

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

280-320 kN (varies by engine type)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 85-88 dB at takeoff)

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