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United Airlines receives its forty-third Boeing Dreamliner

United Airlines receives its forty-third Boeing Dreamliner
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United Airlines has added another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet, bringing the total number of this model in its service to 43. This addition is part of United's larger fleet that includes various aircraft types, with a total of over 1,000 planes.

The latest Dreamliner arrived on February 12, 2025. It was a straightforward delivery flight from Charleston International Airport in South Carolina to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight took one hour, departing at 11:53 and landing at 12:53.

Before delivery, the aircraft underwent several test flights from Charleston on January 29, February 2, and February 9. The first test flight on January 29 was notably the longest.

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United Airlines configures its Boeing 787-9s with a four-class seating arrangement consisting of Polaris business class, Premium Plus, Economy Plus, and Economy. Each class offers varying degrees of comfort and amenities such as seatback entertainment and WiFi.

The airline currently operates a total of 76 Boeing Dreamliners across different variants. United has nearly 150 more Boeing 787-9s on order and has opted for GE GEnx engines for these aircraft.

Overall, United's fleet comprises numerous aircraft models from both Airbus and Boeing. According to data from ch-aviation, United Airlines holds orders for an additional combined total of over 670 new planes from these manufacturers.

Simple Flying reached out to United Airlines for details regarding when the newly delivered Dreamliner will commence commercial operations. Updates will be provided once available.

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