Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ZK-NZL in the iconic 'Black Fern' livery on a cloudy day.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner ZK-NZL in the iconic 'Black Fern' livery on a cloudy day.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration ZK-NZL
ICAO Type B789
Model 787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Air New Zealand
Airline Code ANZ / NZ
Livery Air New Zealand Black Fern
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

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 kilograms
Range 14,140 kilometers
Capacity 290 passengers (typical 2-class layout)
Cruise Speed 913 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on takeoff)

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR