Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Evo Blue livery, seen mid-flight.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines 2019 Evo Blue

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 back dual wide camera 5.7mm f/1.5

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Score: 64.0

The United jet is visible, but softness and tree branches intrude - cleaner framing would really elevate this shot.

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 787-9 is a major long-haul widebody, featuring advanced composite construction and next-generation engines for improved efficiency. United was the North American launch customer.

Fleet Rarity

United Airlines is one of the largest operators of the 787-9; aircraft not rare in fleet.

Record Flights

787-9 has operated some of the longest commercial flights, e.g., Auckland-Chicago, San Francisco-Singapore.

Safety & Events

787 Dreamliner program experienced initial battery issues but has been in widespread commercial service for a decade.

Future Outlook

Active in commercial service; United\'s 787-9s are expected to operate for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (not visible, both possible for this model)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

290 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

254,011 kilograms

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

240–290 kN (each engine, depending on subvariant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (compliant)

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