Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 · A6-BLA

About This Photo

The primary subject is an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 aircraft, registration A6-BLA, captured in flight during final approach with its wheels down and flaps extended, indicating a landing sequence. The aircraft is adorned with a special livery promoting "Choose Singapore" featuring colorful graphics, including stylized pink and white lions on the fuselage near the rear. The main body is gold with geometric designs on the tail in shades of brown, gold, and white. Visible logos include the Etihad Airways text near the front fuselage in gold letters, an ADNOC decal on the engine cowling, and an Abu Dhabi flag emblem near the cockpit. The scene shows the airplane against a clear blue sky with no visible clouds, under warm lighting typical of early morning or late afternoon sun, casting shadows under the wings and fuselage. There are no other aircraft, ground vehicles, personnel, or airport infrastructure visible, placing the focus solely on the airplane in flight. The plain sky background lacks any mountains, buildings, or horizon features, emphasizing the clean silhouette of the landing aircraft with its extended gear and detailed livery. Keywords: final approach, commercial airliner, twin engine, jet engine, aviation, geometric tail design, gold fuselage, wing flaps, airplane livery, special paint scheme, large passenger aircraft, desert color palette, corporate branding, airborne, low altitude, air transport, digital art on aircraft, landing configuration, nightless lighting, aviation photography. -- Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 A6-BLA IAD airport KIAD airport Washington Dulles International Airport Sterling, Virginia, United States NICJsVNBaGxgopPpxFOq.jpg Jack Goldberg December 0, 05/02/2020