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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxiing during a breathtaking golden sunset.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Photo captures the new UNITED livery, with a vivid orange and pink sunset sky in the background. The aircraft shows signature raked wingtips and sleek Dreamliner nose profile.

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type B789
Model 787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline United Airlines
Airline Code UAL / UA
Livery United Airlines new livery (blue swoop and globe tail)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (exact model not visually confirmed)
Thrust 282–320 kN (63,500–71,000 lbf)
Wingspan 60.12 meters
Length 62.81 meters
Height 17.02 meters
MTOW 254,011 kilograms
Range 14,140 kilometers
Capacity Typically 280 passengers (in 3-class config)
Cruise Speed 913 km/h
Noise Rating Approximately 85–87 dB; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

📍 Location

Airport Code EWR/KEWR
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport