A Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on final approach, captured from outside the airport perimeter with dramatic clouds overhead.
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Virgin Atlantic 787-9
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Virgin Atlantic
Airline Code
VIR / VS
Livery
Virgin Atlantic standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx (most Virgin Atlantic 787s use Trent 1000)
Thrust
320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.12 m
Length
62.81 m
Height
17.02 m
MTOW
254,011 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
Typically 264 passengers (three-class)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4; approach ~85 dB
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 16