United's Big Boeing Purchase Set to Advance Its Ambitious Climate Goals

The fleet modernization plan will replace older Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, a move expected to slash carbon emissions by 25 percent per seat, United said.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 02:09 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 the largest order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners in history (100 firm, 100 options), plus up to 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, to modernize its fleet.
This significant investment is crucial for United to achieve its ambitious environmental goal of eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, primarily by replacing older, less fuel-efficient planes.
The new aircraft are projected to decrease per-seat carbon emissions by 25 percent and significantly reduce noise pollution.
United's fleet expansion necessitates hiring 10,000 new pilots by 2030, with training facilitated through the United Aviate Academy.

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United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) announced Tuesday it placed the largest order for Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliners in history—a purchase the carrier says will help it meet its ambitious environmental goal of eliminating all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The air carrier ordered 100 new Dreamliners with options to add 100 more in the future, as well as ordering up to 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft.