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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner climbing out, displaying elegant raked wingtips and Evo Blue livery.

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📝 Spotter's notes

United 787-9

✈️ Aircraft identity

ICAO Type B789
Model 787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline United Airlines
Airline Code UAL / UA
Livery United Airlines Evo Blue
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine GEnx-1B or Trent 1000 (variant not visually distinct here)
Thrust 280 kN (GEnx-1B), 320 kN (Trent 1000) each
Wingspan 60.1 meters
Length 62.8 meters
Height 17.0 meters
MTOW 254,011 kg
Range 14,140 km
Capacity 280 passengers typical (2 class)
Cruise Speed 913 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4, ~85 dB on approach

📍 Location

Airport Code LHR/EGLL
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport

📷 Camera

Device Nikon D3300
Lens 55-300mm