Plane Spotting - Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 (G-VZIA "Dream Girl") at the gate, with the classic red tail fin and stylish Dreamliner design.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Registration G-VZIA is the first 787-9 delivered to Virgin Atlantic and often appears on flagship long-haul routes.

Registration G-VZIA

ICAO Type B789

Model 787-9 Dreamliner

Manufacturer Boeing

Airline Virgin Atlantic

Airline Code VIR / VS

Livery Virgin Atlantic standard livery ("Scarlet Lady")

Military Civilian

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 1000

Thrust 320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine

Wingspan 60.1 meters

Length 62.8 meters

Height 17.0 meters

MTOW 254,011 kg

Range 14,140 km

Capacity 264 passengers (typical 3-class)

Cruise Speed 913 km/h

Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 (approx 85-89 dB on takeoff)

Airport Code JFK/KJFK

Airport Name JFK

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