N24979 - 2020 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Registration

B788

2020 BOEING 787-9

Aircraft Description

N24979 is a 2020 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 April 27, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Ge GENX-1B74/75/ engine producing 76700 pounds of thrust, N24979 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A254DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N24979 was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N24979 was last updated on January 2, 2025. 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 N24979. 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
2020
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
787-9
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B788787-8 Dreamliner
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 27, 2020
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 2022

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-1B74/75/
Thrust
76700 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50452335
Mode S Code (Hex)
A254DD

Additional Details

Registration
N24979
Serial Number
66141
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
422
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
January 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01310628

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 04:28:55)
Airport
Latitude
1.322549
Longitude
103.966322

Data Source

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

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