United Airlines makes 2nd large order for new planes in less than a year as it renews its fleet
1 year, 2 months ago

United Airlines makes 2nd large order for new planes in less than a year as it renews its fleet

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — United Airlines is making its second large order of new planes in less than a year, more than 100 in all, as the carrier renews its fleet. The most recent order announced Tuesday will include 50 Boeing 787-9s for delivery between 2028 through 2031, and 60 Airbus A321neos for delivery between 2028 and 2030. “I’m convinced our strategy is the right one as we continue to add new, larger aircraft to take full advantage of our growing flying opportunities both internationally and domestically,” United CEO Scott Kirby said in a statement on Tuesday. In December, United ordered 100 new Boeing 787s to replace planes nearing retirement age and to expand its international flying.

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United Airlines reduces reliance on Boeing - as bosses blame $124 MILLION first quarter loss on manufacturer's spate of disasters
8 months, 1 week ago

United Airlines reduces reliance on Boeing - as bosses blame $124 MILLION first quarter loss on manufacturer's spate of disasters

Daily Mail  

United Airlines indicated it will receive fewer planes from Boeing this year as it blamed its first quarter losses on a spate of disasters linked to the manufacturer. United reported a $124 million loss in the first three months of the year - which bosses said was due to the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9s after a panel …

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

Associated Press  

DALLAS — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats. In a presentation for analysts Monday, American called its short-haul network “the foundation of value for customers and investors.” American CEO …

United Airlines CEO says the airline will consider alternatives to Boeing's next airplane
11 months ago

United Airlines CEO says the airline will consider alternatives to Boeing's next airplane

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Airlines CEO says …

United Airlines expects to lose money in the first quarter due to the grounding of Boeing Max 9 jets
11 months ago

United Airlines expects to lose money in the first quarter due to the grounding of Boeing Max 9 jets

Associated Press  

United Airlines said Monday it will lose money in the first three months of this year as it deals with the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after a panel blew out of a Max jetliner this month. United and Alaska Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights since the Federal Aviation Administration grounded their Max 9 jets after …

United places huge order with Boeing to replace aging planes
2 years ago

United places huge order with Boeing to replace aging planes

Associated Press  

United Airlines said Tuesday that it ordered 100 new Boeing 787s, a large, twin-aisle jetliner, to replace planes that are nearing retirement age and allow United to expand its international flying. United said it can choose among three sizes of the 787, which carry list prices ranging from $248 million to $338 million per plane, but airlines routinely negotiate deep …

Boeing lands huge airplane order from Qatar Airways
2 years, 10 months ago

Boeing lands huge airplane order from Qatar Airways

Associated Press  

Boeing said Monday that Qatar Airways ordered up to 50 large cargo planes and committed to buying up to 50 Boeing 737 Max jets, a huge win for the U.S. aircraft maker over European rival Airbus. Boeing swooped in to land the orders shortly after Airbus canceled a Qatar Airways order because of an unusually public and bitter fight over …

Airbus says deliveries of new airline jets are nosing higher
2 years, 11 months ago

Airbus says deliveries of new airline jets are nosing higher

Associated Press  

Airbus said Monday that it delivered 611 passenger jets in 2021, an 8% increase over 2020 but an indication that airlines are still cautious about adding new planes during a pandemic that has reduced travel worldwide. More than three-quarters of last year’s deliveries were for planes in Airbus’ A320 family, which are mostly used for short and medium-length flights. Airbus …

Boeing cuts production on the 787 to address flaw
3 years, 5 months ago

Boeing cuts production on the 787 to address flaw

Associated Press  

Boeing will cut production of its large 787 airliner for several weeks after discovering a new structural flaw in some planes that have been built but not delivered to airline customers. Demand for long-haul planes like the 787 has been hurt by a sharp drop in international travel since the beginning of the pandemic, and the new defect is another …

United orders 270 jets to replace old ones, plan for growth
3 years, 5 months ago

United orders 270 jets to replace old ones, plan for growth

Associated Press  

United Airlines is making one of the largest orders ever for commercial airplanes in an aggressive bet that air travel will rebound strongly from the pandemic. United said Tuesday that it will buy 200 Boeing Max jets and 70 planes from Europe’s Airbus so that it can replace many of its smallest planes and some of its oldest and have …

United Airlines orders 270 jets, its biggest aircraft purchase ever
3 years, 5 months ago

United Airlines orders 270 jets, its biggest aircraft purchase ever

CNN  

New York CNN Business — United Airlines on Tuesday announced orders to buy 270 jets, the largest aircraft purchase in the company’s history and the biggest order by any airline in about a decade. But If they didn’t feel reasonably good about the return of market for flying, they wouldn’t be doing it.” Replacing smaller planes United will use most …

United Airlines Is Buying 270 New Planes In A Massive Bet On The Future Of Travel
3 years, 5 months ago

United Airlines Is Buying 270 New Planes In A Massive Bet On The Future Of Travel

NPR  

United Airlines Is Buying 270 New Planes In A Massive Bet On The Future Of Travel Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP United Airlines is placing a jumbo-sized order of narrow-body aircraft. In addition to adding new planes, United will also be retrofitting every narrow-body plane in its directly operated fleet, a process that will take several …

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
3 years, 8 months ago

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines said Monday it is expanding its all-Boeing fleet with an order for 100 Max jets instead of buying planes from Europe’s Airbus. The new Max 7s eventually will replace Southwest’s aging fleet of 143-seat Boeing 737-700s while providing better fuel mileage. Combined with past orders, Chicago-based Boeing is in line to build more than 600 Max …

Boeing 737 Max Starts Receiving Fresh Orders As Countries Allow the Troubled Plane Back in the Air
3 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 Max Starts Receiving Fresh Orders As Countries Allow the Troubled Plane Back in the Air

News 18  

Boeing Co unveiled a new order for its 737 MAX, pushing its shares up 6% as it renews efforts to recapture investor confidence following a two-year safety crisis. Boeing said Miami-based private equity firm 777 Partners, which has a stake in Flair Airlines, agreed to buy 24 737-8 airplanes with an option to purchase a further 60. Reuters on Wednesday …

Boeing 737 MAX Starts Receiving Fresh Orders After FAA Approves Active Operations
3 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 MAX Starts Receiving Fresh Orders After FAA Approves Active Operations

News 18  

Boeing Co unveiled a new order for its 737 MAX on Friday, pushing its shares up 6% as it renews efforts to recapture investor confidence following a two-year safety crisis. Boeing said Miami-based private equity firm 777 Partners, which has a stake in Flair Airlines, agreed to buy 24 737-8 airplanes with an option to purchase a further 60. Reuters …

Boeing finally sees positive net orders for airplanes
3 years, 9 months ago

Boeing finally sees positive net orders for airplanes

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Boeing Co. said Tuesday that it received more new orders than cancellations for commercial airplanes in February for the first time in 15 months. Boeing suffered several months when it reported no orders, as airlines parked unneeded planes and cut costs to conserve cash. Several of the February orders had been previously announced, including a United Airlines commitment …

United buys 25 MORE Boeing 737 MAX planes as aircraft returns to circulation after ban
3 years, 9 months ago

United buys 25 MORE Boeing 737 MAX planes as aircraft returns to circulation after ban

Daily Mail  

United Airlines has ordered 25 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to receive in 2023 and moved up the delivery of others as the jet that was grounded for 20 months due to two fatal crashes returns to widespread use. United Airlines has announced that it has ordered 25 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The image above shows a Boeing 737 …

United, predicting a rebound in travel, buys 25 Boeing 737 Max jets
3 years, 9 months ago

United, predicting a rebound in travel, buys 25 Boeing 737 Max jets

CNN  

New York CNN Business — United Airlines disclosed Monday one of its largest orders for the Boeing 737 Max jet since the aircraft was grounded in March 2019, agreeing to buy an additional 25 planes. United had just 14 737 Max jets in its fleet at the time of the aircraft’s March 2019 grounding following two fatal crashes that killed …

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