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Riyadh Air's inaugural Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (HZ-ARA1) displayed at a major international airport, showcasing the airline's distinct purple livery.
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Riyadh Air 787-9
Aircraft identity
Registration
HZ-ARA1
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Riyadh Air
Livery
Riyadh Air (Standard Purple/White Livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (uncertain from angle)
Thrust
282–320 kN (63,500–72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
62.81 meters
Height
17.02 meters
MTOW
254,000 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
290 (typical two-class), up to 406 (maximum, high-density)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
Approximately 85-90 dB on takeoff; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
Nikon D3300
Lens
55-300mm