Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

15 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner awaits departure at Hong Kong International, golden hour sunlight illuminating the advanced composite fuselage.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines (post-merger livery, gold line)

N35953

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple iPhone 16 Pro back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Nice golden-hour light and mountain backdrop, but apron equipment and reflections slightly distract from the aircraft.

Location

Terminal one

Hong Kong International Airport · HKG/VHHH

22.3122, 113.9270

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Hong Kong International Airport HKG

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a long-range, widebody, twin-engine jet and one of the most advanced airliners, known for its fuel efficiency, advanced materials, and passenger comfort. United Airlines was one of the first operators.

Fleet Rarity

United operates one of the largest 787-9 fleets in the world. The B789 is becoming increasingly common.

Record Flights

United uses the 787-9 on several ultra-long-haul routes, including San Francisco-Singapore, one of the world’s longest scheduled flights.

Safety & Events

Has been part of several repatriation and special COVID-19 relief flights. The Dreamliner line had battery-related groundings in early years but is now fully in service worldwide.

Future Outlook

Still flying; core of United’s long-haul fleet for at least the next decade.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (commonly GEnx for United, but not explicitly visible)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

250-296 passengers (typical two-class config)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

320-340 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant), typical approach < 85 dB

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