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 record-setting order for 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners (with options for 100 more) and an additional 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
This significant investment aims to modernize United's fleet by replacing older jets with more fuel-efficient models, expecting to receive around 700 new aircraft by the end of 2032 and reduce carbon emissions.
To support its growth, United is expanding its pilot training center and plans to hire 10,000 new pilots by 2030, with a commitment to diversity among trainees.
The massive order provides a substantial boost to Boeing, bolstering its 787 and 737 MAX programs and reinforcing its position as a key supplier for major U.S. airlines.

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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.