Aircraft

United's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (N45905) awaits departure @ MUI—a modern transcontinental workhorse.

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📝 Spotter's notes

N45905 entered service with United Airlines and is part of their ongoing Dreamliner fleet expansion.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration N45905
ICAO Type B789
Model 787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline United Airlines
Airline Code UAL / UA
Livery United Airlines (post-merger globe livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (most likely GEnx-1B for UA 787-9)
Thrust 280 kN (62,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 60.1 meters
Length 63.0 meters
Height 17.0 meters
MTOW 254,011 kilograms
Range 14,140 kilometers
Capacity 290 passengers (typical 2-class config, varies by airline)
Cruise Speed 913 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; 85-90 dB on takeoff (approx.)