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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Juneyao Air - special floral livery

B-208N

Registration

Airline

Juneyao Air

DKH / HO

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Nikon D3300 100-300mm

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Bright Juneyao Air livery pops nicely, sharp detail and balanced framing; slight heat haze limits razor crispness.

Location

Manchester runway visitor park

Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3534, -2.2833

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Manchester Airport MAN

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is an advanced long-haul, twin-aisle, fuel-efficient aircraft widely used for intercontinental routes; Juneyao Air is one of few mainland Chinese operators to use the 787 for international services.

Fleet Rarity

Juneyao Air has a small fleet of 787-9s, with fewer than 10 in service as of 2024.

Record Flights

787-9s are used on long international routes, sometimes exceeding 14 hours, though not usually the longest duration compared to ULR variants.

Safety & Events

No major publicized incidents for B-209N. The Juneyao Air plum blossom livery celebrates the airline\'s branding and Chinese culture.

Future Outlook

Still active and in passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17 meters

Height

280 kN (62,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

~85-90 dB (meets ICAO Chapter 4/14 standards)

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