Posted 3/15/2024, 5:15:00 AM
United Eyes Airbus Order to Replace Dropped Boeing 737 MAX 10 Plans
- United Airlines is close to finalizing a deal for over 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft to compensate for not taking the Boeing 737 MAX 10
- The A321s would be delivered between 2025-2027 as replacement capacity due to delays with the MAX 10 certification
- United recently converted its MAX 10 order to the smaller MAX 9 and told Boeing to stop building the MAX 10
- The move comes amid repeated delays and issues facing Boeing's 737 MAX program
- Boeing faces scrutiny from aviation authorities and a long road ahead to regain trust