Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

09 May 2026 · © Unknown

Rare sighting of Air Tahiti Nui's visually stunning Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner "F-OTOA" with full Polynesian livery at the airport.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

Air Tahiti Nui standard livery (distinctive blue Polynesian pattern with Tiare flower)

F-OTOA

Registration

Airline

Air Tahiti Nui

THT / TN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

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

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Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 787-9 is Boeing\'s next-generation long-haul twinjet, replacing older A340 and early 777 aircraft; Air Tahiti Nui was the first in the South Pacific to operate the 787-9, receiving its first in 2018.

Fleet Rarity

Part of a very small fleet (Air Tahiti Nui operates only 4 787-9s); rare tail art for global aviation.

Record Flights

Used on ultra long-haul routes such as Papeete to Paris CDG via Los Angeles, one of the longest Dreamliner routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this frame; Air Tahiti Nui 787-9s operated record-breaking longest scheduled flights during COVID-19 closures.

Future Outlook

Active in service, expected to remain flagship for Air Tahiti Nui well into the 2030s.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

294 passengers

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

287 kN (64,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant, typical approach noise 85 db

Noise