Gemini Jets, Etihad 787-10: A6-BMA (Flaps Down)

The United Arab Emirates is unique in many ways. The federal semi-constitution monarch is home to over ten million people. It is a rapidly growing region in the Middle East and also supports two airlines that are recognized flag carriers which is rather unique (Etihad and Emirates). Etihad endured significant financial turmoil through much of the 2010s. But now 21 years old, and 97 aircraft strong, the airline is word renowned and has been recognized recently for an impressive turn around. A6-BMA is one of ten 787-10's in the fleet and is today's featured model. For more, read on...

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The 743rd 787 was delivered to Etihad in September of 2018. The long series-ten was completed at the Boeing completion facility in Charleston on October 30th and was then ferried to Dubai on Halloween. The airplane was delivered wearing this 2014  'Facets of Abu Dhabi' livery but it has also most recently worn a special livery highlighting a partnership with Warner Brothers that fetuses several DC Comics super heroes. The aircraft is frequently used on high occupancy routes to Europe. 

The real thing: A6-BMA rolls on the taxiway in Amsterdam on July 11th in 2020. (Photograph courtesy of Yildirim Kaan BozKurt, Airliners.net).

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Notes:
The model shown above was distributed under Gemini Jets label in 2019. The model was produced on the 787-10 JC Wings template that also features deployed flaps. A standard version with flaps retracted was also released at the same time, both back in 2019. The JC Wings 787 castings are top notch, and can compete with the best in 1/400 scale. The paint and print work on the model as well as the construction are both virtually flawless. The model also features rolling gears, aerials, see-through engines and other realistic features. 

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Sources:
-airliners.net
-modelaircraftdatabase.com
-Planespotters.net