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Yahoo
13-05-2025
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United Airlines Quietly Adds 40 New Aircraft From Boeing Rival
Earlier this week, an order for 40 A321neos jets emerged while being listed by Airbus for an undisclosed customer. The order form was published on May 10, 2025, but it wasn't until two days later that the customer for the jets was revealed. United Airlines strengthened its commitment to Airbus A321neo aircraft with the additional order of 40 more planes. As pointed out by Simple Flying, United already has an aircraft order of more than 150 A321neos and A321XLRs and currently flies more than 35 A321neos. The airline's affinity for the aircraft comes amid delays in the Boeing 737 MAX 10 program. In early 2024, United announced it was 'in the market' for the type after removing the Boeing 737-10 from its plan. Just a few months later, CEO Scott Kirby admitted it was more bullish on the Boeing aircraft while citing progress from the aircraft manufacturer, but that clearly didn't stop United from making a major move for 40 new A321neos jets. Amid a backlog of the aircraft type, though, United will only start receiving jets from the newest order after 2030. However, the carrier previously signed an agreement for 60 A321neos in October 2023, building on earlier orders for 50 A321XLRs and 70 A321neos. While United is making a big push for Airbus aircraft, the manufacturer only makes up 20% of the airline's fleet of more than 960 aircraft, with Boeing accounting for the majority of its future total orders. The Airbus, however, scores well with customers. 'It's the first time in a really long time that we took an Airbus, and this airplane right here [A321neo] is our highest-scoring customer service satisfaction airplane that we have in our system," United Airlines' Chief Global Operations Officer, Toby Enqvist, said in a in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNBC
13-05-2025
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- CNBC
United Airlines exec says it may not get Boeing 737 MAX 10s until 2027 or '28
United Airlines may not take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until 2027 or 2028 because of uncertainty about when the plane will be approved for use, an executive for the carrier said Tuesday. Boeing has faced significant delays in getting the smaller MAX 7 certified, which must happen before the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration can then certify the larger MAX 10. United Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella told reporters on the sidelines of an event that the airline is taking MAX 9 airplanes as it waits for the certification of the 10. "In supply chain terms, we want to make sure we get our aircraft so we've committed to the MAX 9," Nocella said. "Until we know the MAX 10 is going to be delivered, we don't want to have an aircraft that doesn't arrive." Nocella said United may not achieve its earlier goal of being one of the first delivery customers for the MAX 10. "We want to see the aircraft certified before we make the firm commitment to convert our 9s to 10s." Boeing did not immediately comment. In 2017, United made a major order of the MAX 10, which is larger and can carry more passengers. The 737 is Boeing's top-selling airliner. The FAA has currently capped production of the MAX at 38 planes per month after a 2024 mid-air emergency. The FAA must approve an engine de-icing fix for the MAX 7 before it can certify the plane after Boeing in January 2024 withdrew a waiver request. Alaska Airlines told Reuters last year it did not expect to receive 737 MAX 10 airplanes until at least mid-2026. Nocella said there is no end in sight to supply chain issues on engines and other parts. The new 787-9 with updated interior "should have been announced six months ago" but for supply chain problems, he said, adding: "I don't have a crystal ball, I can't tell you when it's going to be fixed."
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
United Airlines exec says it may not get Boeing 737 MAX 10s until 2027 or '28
By David Shepardson NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Airlines may not take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until 2027 or 2028 because of uncertainty about when the plane will be approved for use, an executive for the carrier said Tuesday. Boeing has faced significant delays in getting the smaller MAX 7 certified, which must happen before the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration can then certify the larger MAX 10. United Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella told reporters on the sidelines of an event that the airline is taking MAX 9 airplanes as it waits for the certification of the 10. "In supply chain terms, we want to make sure we get our aircraft so we've committed to the MAX 9," Nocella said. "Until we know the MAX 10 is going to be delivered, we don't want to have an aircraft that doesn't arrive." Nocella said United may not achieve its earlier goal of being one of the first delivery customers for the MAX 10. "We want to see the aircraft certified before we make the firm commitment to convert our 9s to 10s." Boeing did not immediately comment. In 2017, United made a major order of the MAX 10, which is larger and can carry more passengers. The 737 is Boeing's top-selling airliner. The FAA has currently capped production of the MAX at 38 planes per month after a 2024 mid-air emergency. The FAA must approve an engine de-icing fix for the MAX 7 before it can certify the plane after Boeing in January 2024 withdrew a waiver request. Alaska Airlines told Reuters last year it did not expect to receive 737 MAX 10 airplanes until at least mid-2026. Nocella said there is no end in sight to supply chain issues on engines and other parts. The new 787-9 with updated interior "should have been announced six months ago" but for supply chain problems, he said, adding: "I don't have a crystal ball, I can't tell you when it's going to be fixed." Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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United Airlines exec says it may not get Boeing 737 MAX 10s until 2027 or '28
By David Shepardson NEW YORK (Reuters) -United Airlines may not take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until 2027 or 2028 because of uncertainty about when the plane will be approved for use, an executive for the carrier said Tuesday. Boeing has faced significant delays in getting the smaller MAX 7 certified, which must happen before the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration can then certify the larger MAX 10. United Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella told reporters on the sidelines of an event that the airline is taking MAX 9 airplanes as it waits for the certification of the 10. "In supply chain terms, we want to make sure we get our aircraft so we've committed to the MAX 9," Nocella said. "Until we know the MAX 10 is going to be delivered, we don't want to have an aircraft that doesn't arrive." Nocella said United may not achieve its earlier goal of being one of the first delivery customers for the MAX 10. "We want to see the aircraft certified before we make the firm commitment to convert our 9s to 10s." Boeing did not immediately comment. In 2017, United made a major order of the MAX 10, which is larger and can carry more passengers. The 737 is Boeing's top-selling airliner. The FAA has currently capped production of the MAX at 38 planes per month after a 2024 mid-air emergency. The FAA must approve an engine de-icing fix for the MAX 7 before it can certify the plane after Boeing in January 2024 withdrew a waiver request. Alaska Airlines told Reuters last year it did not expect to receive 737 MAX 10 airplanes until at least mid-2026. Nocella said there is no end in sight to supply chain issues on engines and other parts. The new 787-9 with updated interior "should have been announced six months ago" but for supply chain problems, he said, adding: "I don't have a crystal ball, I can't tell you when it's going to be fixed." Sign in to access your portfolio
