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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (G-VBEL) on approach, showcasing its modern composite structure and graceful raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Virgin Atlantic standard livery

Airline

Virgin Atlantic

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

B

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Dramatic underside view and clear reg, but the aircraft is a bit underexposed. Close-up angle adds excitement!

Location

Waye Avenue

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4773, -0.4142

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a revolutionary composite twin jet known for fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, widely adopted for long-haul fleets—Virgin Atlantic was a launch customer.

Fleet Rarity

One of 17 Boeing 787-9s in Virgin Atlantic\'s fleet; globally, over 600 in service.

Record Flights

787-9 regularly flies ultra-long-haul routes, including London to Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

Safety & Events

Virgin Atlantic\'s 787-9 fleet is well-known for reliability—few incidents.

Future Outlook

Actively flying in 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typically 242-290 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

312 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximately 85-89 dB sideline, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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