United to Purchase Up to 200 New Boeing Widebody Aircraft

United Airlines placed a firm order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and an option to purchase 100 more, it announced Tuesday.

Michael Wildes

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 03:20 PM ET

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Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier is investing in its future fleet with an order for 100 787s, with the option to purchase 100 more. The deal is the largest 787 Dreamliner order in Boeing history. [Credit: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

United Airlines placed a historic order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners (with options for 100 more) and 100 737 MAX aircraft, totaling around 700 new deliveries by 2032.
This massive fleet expansion is central to United's modernization strategy, aiming to replace older jets, reduce carbon emissions, and support its "United Next 2026" capacity plan.
To staff its growing fleet, United is investing $100 million to expand its pilot training center and plans to hire 10,000 pilots by 2030, with a commitment to diversity in training.
The multi-billion dollar order provides a significant boost for Boeing, increasing its 787 and MAX backlogs and reinforcing confidence in its commercial aircraft programs.

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United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) placed a firm order for 100 Boeing (NYSE: B.A.) 787 Dreamliners and an option to purchase 100 more, it announced Tuesday.

The aircraft order is the largest ever placed by a U.S. commercial carrier for widebodies, United said. Deliveries are expected to begin between 2024 and 2032, and United will have the option of choosing among 787-8, -9, or -10 models.