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A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on final approach under clear blue skies, showcasing the airline's new livery and signature raked wingtips.
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A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on final approach under clear blue skies, showcasing the airline's new livery and signature raked wingtips.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United Airlines
Airline Code
UAL / UA
Livery
United Airlines new livery (post-2019 blue tail globe)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 (both options on 787-9, exact type not visually discernible from this angle)
Thrust
240-320 kN (depending on engine variant)
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
62.8 meters
Height
17.0 meters
MTOW
254,011 kilograms
Range
14,140 kilometers
Capacity
296 passengers (typical 2-class layout)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport