N26996 - 2025 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Registration

B788

2025 BOEING 787-9

Aircraft Description

N26996 is a 2025 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 October 1, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on October 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a Ge GENX-1B76A/P2 engine producing 68600 pounds of thrust, N26996 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A41E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26996 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N26996 was last updated on October 10, 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 N26996. 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
2025
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
787-9
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B788787-8 Dreamliner
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 1, 2025
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 10, 2025

Registered Owner

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

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
GE
Engine Model
GENX-1B76A/P2
Thrust
68600 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50522036
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A41E

Additional Details

Registration
N26996
Serial Number
68624
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
422
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01509488

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:58:28)
Airport
Latitude
46.608426
Longitude
-83.93541

Data Source

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

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