Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N24979) in 'The Future is SAF' sustainable aviation fuel special livery, taxiing at a major airport.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

Special United Airlines \"The Future is SAF\" Livery (Sustainable Aviation Fuel)

N24979

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, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

7 badges earned

Photo grade

Gold

Score: 96.0

Crystal-clear Dreamliner in full profile with stunning livery and rich, even lighting—truly publication-worthy!

Location

Beach

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9466, 151.1750

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

This United 787-9 is notable for its \"SAF\" livery promoting sustainable aviation fuel, representing United’s environmental initiatives. The 787-9 is a key player in modern long-haul fleets, known for its fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

1 of over 35 Boeing 787-9s operated by United; this is a rare special livery within a large fleet.

Record Flights

The 787-9 has been used on some of the world’s longest non-stop flights, including Auckland–Chicago and Perth–London by other operators. The showcased livery marks milestone SAF demonstration flights for United.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this specific airframe. The special livery gained attention during an all-SAF demonstration flight.

Future Outlook

Active in passenger service (as of mid-2024).

Specifications

GEnx-1B

Engine

60.12 meters

Wingspan

62.81 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.02 meters

Height

280–320 kN (62,000–72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85-95 dB at takeoff (variable)

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