N24972 - 2018 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Registration

B788

2018 BOEING 787-9

Aircraft Description

N24972 is a 2018 Boeing 787-9, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to United Airlines INC in Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 16, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on January 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Ge GENX SERIES engine producing 56300 pounds of thrust, N24972 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A254D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N24972 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (YSSY) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N24972 was last updated on January 16, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Boeing Company, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is one of the world's largest aerospace companies. Boeing has manufactured commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space vehicles since 1916, with iconic products including the 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. AviatorDB tracks 6,953 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 787-9 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N24972. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2018
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
787-9
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B788787-8 Dreamliner
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 16, 2018
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 17, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
233 S WACKER DR
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60606-7147
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
United Airlines
ICAO Code
UAL

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
GENX SERIES
Thrust
56300 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50452326
Mode S Code (Hex)
A254D6

Additional Details

Registration
N24972
Serial Number
40939
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
422
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
January 16, 2024
Last Update Date
January 16, 2024
Unique ID
01268703

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:59:49)
Airport
Latitude
40.772461
Longitude
-103.439392

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC