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Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in launch livery on display, first revealed at the 2023 Paris Air Show.
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This aircraft represents Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to grow Riyadh as a global air hub and was a star at its debut airshow appearance.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N8612C
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Riyadh Air
Airline Code
RXA / RX
Livery
Riyadh Air Launch Livery (purple wave scheme)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B
Thrust
287 kN (64,000 lbf)
Wingspan
60.1 m
Length
62.8 m
Height
17.0 m
MTOW
254,011 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
290 passengers (typical 2-class layout)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards; EPNdB varies with config