United Airlines Orders 110 More Jets from Boeing and Airbus, Locking in Supply Amid Travel Surge

United Airlines is ordering 110 more Boeing and Airbus jets for delivery starting in 2028, locking in supply amid strong demand and supply chain issues.
The order includes 50 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 60 more Airbus A321neos.
United is aggressively expanding international service, which the new long-range 787s will serve.
United expects an average of over 145 seats per North American flight by 2027, up 40% from 2019, by using larger aircraft.
The order comes as airlines battle for new fuel-efficient planes due to post-Covid travel demand and delivery delays.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 8:00:01 PM

United Airlines Orders 110 More Jets from Boeing and Airbus, Locking in Supply Amid Travel Surge

United Airlines is ordering 110 more Boeing and Airbus jets for delivery starting in 2028, locking in supply amid strong demand and supply chain issues.
The order includes 50 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 60 more Airbus A321neos.
United is aggressively expanding international service, which the new long-range 787s will serve.
United expects an average of over 145 seats per North American flight by 2027, up 40% from 2019, by using larger aircraft.
The order comes as airlines battle for new fuel-efficient planes due to post-Covid travel demand and delivery delays.

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