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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on approach, highlighting raked wingtips and iconic tail livery against a clear sky.
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American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on approach, highlighting raked wingtips and iconic tail livery against a clear sky.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B78X
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
American Airlines
Airline Code
AAL / AA
Livery
Standard American Airlines livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx (unclear from this image)
Thrust
280-320 kN (each, depending on engine variant)
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
62.8 meters
Height
17.0 meters
MTOW
254,000 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
280 passengers (typical two-class config)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4, about 85 dB on approach
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport