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 a historic order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 737 Max aircraft to modernize its fleet and support global growth.
This investment is a key part of United's ambitious goal to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as the new aircraft are significantly more fuel-efficient and reduce carbon emissions.
The expansion of United's fleet necessitates hiring 10,000 new pilots by the end of the decade, with the airline planning to train many through its 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.