KLM Boeing 787-9 · PH-BHM

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The primary subject is a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-9 aircraft, registration PH-BHM, captured taxiing on a runway or taxiway. The aircraft is positioned in profile, facing left, with its nose and main gears clearly on the ground and engines powered off or at low thrust. The Boeing 787-9 is painted predominantly in the signature KLM light blue upper fuselage, white lower fuselage, and white tail with a large blue KLM crown logo and text. Markings include "100 years" celebrating the airline’s centenary, and the text "Royal Dutch Airlines" is visible on the forward side of the fuselage above the wing. Secondary elements include airport infrastructure such as terminal buildings, hangars, and maintenance facilities behind the aircraft. The tarmac area also shows ground service equipment and possibly some containers or carts in the background near the buildings. There are no other aircraft immediately adjacent or visible in the taxiway or runway area. The scene is set in a mountainous environment, with rugged, sunlit mountain ridges providing a clear backdrop. This setting suggests an airport located near prominent natural elevation. The lighting indicates sunny weather with clear blue skies, presumably in late afternoon or early morning due to the low angle shadows on the aircraft and terrain. The overall weather is dry with no visible clouds, precipitation, or haze. Visible visual identifiers include the KLM blue and white livery, the airline's logo, the registration code PH-BHM on the rear fuselage, the large "100" marking for the centennial celebration, and the Boeing 787-9 model design characteristics such as raked wingtips and engine nacelles. The airport buildings have typical grey and earth tone colors, blending with the surrounding arid mountainous environment. Additional keywords: taxi, runway, terminal, narrow body, twin engine, raked wingtip, sunlight, mountain ridge, dry landscape, clear sky, centennial, tail fin, jetliner, commercial aviation, airport apron, aircraft parking, horizon line, airport hangar, aviation markings, yellow line -- KLM Boeing 787-9 PH-BHM LAS airport KLAS airport Harry Reid International Airport Las Vegas, Nevada, USA KLM_789_PH-BHM_2.jpg JV Mehta December 0, 04/04/2020