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03 Apr 2026 · © SSGTRocky

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner being serviced at the gate during a winter day.

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Aircraft

787-9 Dreamliner B789

United Airlines standard livery

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Achievements

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

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Location

Denver International Airport

DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Insights

Aviation History

The 787-9 is a highly popular and technologically advanced long-haul twinjet, pivotal in the shift toward more fuel-efficient, composite-structure widebodies.

Fleet Rarity

United operates a large fleet of 787-9s; the 787-9 is widely used globally.

Record Flights

Flown on ultra-long-haul routes such as Los Angeles to Singapore and San Francisco to Auckland.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft, with only isolated technical issues not specific to United.

Future Outlook

Active in service; expected to remain a mainstay of United’s fleet for years.

Specifications

GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (not visually distinct between the two in this angle)

Engine

60.1 meters

Wingspan

62.8 meters

Length

14,140 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

280-296 passengers (typical two-class); up to 406 in high-density

Capacity

254,011 kg

MTOW

17.0 meters

Height

280-320 kN (varies by engine variant)

Thrust

Approx. 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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