N28987 - 2021 Boeing 787-9 Aircraft Registration

B788

2021 BOEING 787-9

Aircraft Description

N28987 is a 2021 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 March 25, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Ge GENX-1B74/75/ engine producing 76700 pounds of thrust, N28987 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F2FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N28987 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Incheon International Airport (RKSI) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N28987 was last updated on April 28, 2023. 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 N28987. 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
2021
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
787-9
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B788787-8 Dreamliner
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 25, 2021
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2021

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)
50571372
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F2FA

Additional Details

Registration
N28987
Serial Number
66146
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
422
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01321633

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 18:19:40)
Airport
Latitude
-34.016556
Longitude
17.469719

Data Source

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

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