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Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on final approach, showcasing the airline's modern black-and-white maple leaf livery.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Dreamliner family is known for its raked wingtips and quiet, efficient engines. The new Air Canada livery with the black tail and red leaf debuted in early 2017.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration C-GHQQ (partially visible, side rear fuselage)
ICAO Type B789
Model 787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Air Canada
Airline Code ACA / AC
Livery Air Canada (new black-and-white maple leaf livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (most Air Canada 787s use GEnx-1B)
Thrust Up to 76,100 lbf (338.4 kN) each
Wingspan 60.12 m
Length 62.81 m
Height 17.02 m
MTOW 254,011 kg
Range 14,140 km
Capacity 296 passengers (typical, 3-class)
Cruise Speed 913 km/h (Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating Approx. 85-90 dB on takeoff, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

📍 Location

Airport Code YYZ/CYYZ
Airport Name Toronto Pearson