Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N38955 taxiing on a sunny day with the city skyline in the background.

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Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines new livery (post-2019 blue gradient globe)

N38955

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is the stretched variant of the Dreamliner family and a backbone of United’s long-haul fleet. Recognized for its efficiency and extensive use of composite materials.

Fleet Rarity

Boeing 787-9 is common among major long-haul carriers; United operates 38 (as of 2024).

Record Flights

The 787-9 is used for ultra-long-haul flights, including non-stop routes over 14 hours, e.g. United\'s San Francisco to Singapore.

Safety & Events

787 family encountered early teething problems; 787-9 itself has a reliable record, and is known for inaugurating long-haul city pairs.

Future Outlook

The 787-9 is still in production and in widespread service for years to come.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

913 km/h

Speed

296 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320 kN (72,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 85 dB sideline at takeoff)

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