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CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 13,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and United
Airlines [NASDAQ:UAL] today announced the carrier is investing in
its future fleet with an order for 100 787 airplanes, with the
option to purchase 100 more. 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 modernization and global
growth strategy," said Stan Deal,
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The Boeing team
is honored by United's trust in our family of airplanes to connect
people and transport cargo around the world for decades to
come."
The 787 Dreamliner provides United with unparalleled efficiency
and flexibility across its extensive network of domestic and
international flights. The 787 also offers an impressive 25%
improvement in fuel use compared with the airplanes it replaces,
depending on the configuration.
The 737 MAX family is designed to offer enhanced reliability and
improved fuel efficiency in the single-aisle market. The 737 MAX
reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions by 20% compared to
the airplanes it replaces, depending on the configuration.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
Contact
Adam Mertz
International Sales Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-240-1786
adam.j.mertz@boeing.com
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Media Relations
+1 206-660-6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
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