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27 Aug 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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GE90FAN · 01 Sep 2026

787-10

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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines 2019 \'Evo Blue\' livery

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

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

5 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

United 787 is well-centered, but glare and a cluttered ramp lower impact; some tail crop on the right distracts slightly.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is the second and most popular Dreamliner variant, used for long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes and recognized for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

Fleet Rarity

United is one of the largest 787 operators; the 787-9 is common within global fleets.

Record Flights

787-9s have performed several notable long-haul flights, including Auckland–Chicago and Houston–Sydney.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in standard operational incidents but no major hull losses with United Airlines.

Future Outlook

Active and central to United\'s long-haul fleet; expected to continue service for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (exact engine not visible)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

913 km/h

Speed

Typically 280–290 passengers

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

280–320 kN (63,000–71,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~85 dB on approach (varies)

Noise