Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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25 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N17963) at the gate, showing off its elegant raked wingtips.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines (current globe livery)

N17963

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Achievements

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

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Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

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San Francisco International Airport SFO

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is a highly advanced, long-haul, fuel-efficient widebody and one of the primary modern flagships of the United fleet.

Fleet Rarity

United is one of the largest 787-9 operators; this type is common within their fleet.

Record Flights

Boeing 787-9s are used on ultra long-haul flights, including routes such as Los Angeles-Singapore, San Francisco-Auckland, Newark-Mumbai, and more.

Safety & Events

787s have had minor teething issues in service (battery fires on early 787-8s) but no major hull losses.

Future Outlook

Active; expected to remain a workhorse of the United fleet for decades.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (most United 787-9s are GEnx-1B powered)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

290 passengers (typical 3-class, varies by config)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

282-320 kN (63,530-71,140 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85-90 dB on approach, varies by measurement)

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