Plane Spotting - Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (N870AX) on the runway in the iconic new livery.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Registration N870AX and American branding confirm type and operator. 787-8 is the initial Dreamliner variant, widely used for long-haul routes.

Registration N870AX

ICAO Type B788

Model 787-8 Dreamliner

Manufacturer Boeing

Airline American Airlines

Airline Code AAL / AA

Livery American Airlines (new livery, stylized flag tail)

Military Civilian

Engine GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (engine type not distinguishable from image)

Thrust 282–320 kN (63,500–71,000 lbf) per engine

Wingspan 60.1 meters

Length 56.7 meters

Height 16.9 meters

MTOW 227,930 kilograms

Range 13,530 kilometers

Capacity 242 passengers (typical 3-class)

Cruise Speed 913 kilometers per hour

Noise Rating <85 dB, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant