Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

19 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing at golden hour, showcasing the signature raked wingtips and modern livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 19 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines 2019 Globe

N23994

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

6 badges earned

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

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Aviation History

Key member of Boeing\'s Dreamliner family with extensive ultra-long-haul operations; part of United\'s major widebody fleet for global routes.

Fleet Rarity

United operates over 30 of the 787-9 variant; rare as a next-generation airliner but not extremely so for a major US carrier.

Record Flights

The 787-9 operates some of the world\'s longest commercial flights, like United\'s SFO-SIN, stretching Dreamliner\'s range.

Safety & Events

Generally has a strong safety record; some early Dreamliners faced battery and technical teething issues but not specific to this frame.

Future Outlook

Still flying; United\'s Dreamliners are expected to operate for many more years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 kilometers per hour

Speed

290 passengers

Capacity

254,000 kilograms

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

282 kN (63,530 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85–95 dB (varies; low for large twin-aisles)

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