Airframe Profile

G-VBOW 787-9

787-9 Dreamliner | 787-9

  • MSN 37978
  • Line Number 534
  • First Flight March 18, 2017
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Current Position

Last seen: 4 seconds ago
Altitude: 40,000 ft
Speed: 481 kt
Owner / Lessor
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Total Operators
1
Aircraft Age
9 years 2 months
March 18, 2017
Configuration
W56Y282
Cabin code as recorded in the registry.

Operator Journey

Operators

Operational History

Unified Timeline

Earlier
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Deviated from localizer and descended below minimum safe altitude at Hong Kong

March 8, 2020 326w
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Returned to service following repairs

March 1, 2019 380w
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Grounded due to Rolls Royce Engine Issues

April 18, 2018 425w
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Named Pearly Queen

December 31, 2017 440w
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New aircraft - Delivered to airline

March 28, 2017 480w
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First Flight

March 18, 2017 482w
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Rolled out (New Aircraft)

February 7, 2017 487w
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Entered Final Assembly

December 22, 2016 494w
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Assigned as ZB040

February 26, 2014 641w
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Built at Charleston

December 31, 2008 910w
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Build Type - Production Standard

December 31, 2008 910w

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