United Airlines invests in 100 787s
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The deal is the largest 787 Dreamliner order in Boeing history. United is also purchasing 100 737 MAX jets, exercising 44 existing options and placing 56 new orders.
"United emerged from the pandemic as the world's leading global airline and the flag carrier of the United States," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "This order further solidifies our lead and creates new opportunities for our customers, employees and shareholders by accelerating our plan to connect more people to more places around the globe and deliver the best experience in the sky."
The airline's current orders for Boeing jets have surpassed 530, including more than 430 737 MAX airplanes.
"With this investment in its future fleet, the 737 MAX and 787 will help United accelerate its fleet modernisation and global growth strategy," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The Boeing team is honoured by United's trust in our family of airplanes to connect people and transport cargo around the world for decades to come."
