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10 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways B787-9

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Perfect!

Advait S · 10 Apr 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B78X

British Airways Standard Livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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

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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 major advancement in efficiency and passenger comfort for long-haul travel, known for its composite fuselage, large windows, and fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates a sizable 787-9 fleet, but global production numbers make it a relatively common long-haul aircraft.

Record Flights

Dreamliner family used for several of world\'s longest scheduled flights; BA 787-9s regularly fly ultra-long-haul routes.

Safety & Events

The 787 family has seen some high-profile battery issues early in service (2013), but the -9 model itself has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Currently active; core of British Airways\' long-haul fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GE GEnx (variant not visible in image)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

254,000 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

280–320 kN per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 14 compliant (approx. 85–95 dB on approach)

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