United Airlines Boeing 787 Makes its First Production Flight

Yesterday, United Airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off from Paine Field on its first test flight. Luckily Malcolm Muir and Boeing were there to catch some great photos.

The three hour flight took the 787 over Washington state and northern Oregon before heading back to Paine Field. During the flight, Boeing crew members put the 787′s systems through multiple tests.

United is expected to take delivery of its first of 50 Dreamliners in late September.

United’s first 787 takes off from Paine Field. Image from United.

And we have lift off. Image from United.

United’s first 787 returns to Paine Field on August 19th. Image by Malcolm Muir.

United’s 787 touches down in Everett. Image by Malcolm Muir.

United’s 787 Taxiing at Paine Field. Image by Malcolm Muir.