United Airlines Orders 200 More Boeing 737 MAX Jets
- Agreement includes 150 737-10 jets, following new model's
first flight
- Fuel efficient 737 family advances United's sustainability
goals
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SEATTLE, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737
order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the
largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves
the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The new purchase positions
United's fleet for growth and accelerating demand for air travel.
"Our 'United Next'
vision will revolutionize the experience of flying United as we accelerate our
business to meet a resurgence in air travel," said United CEO Scott Kirby.
"By adding and upgrading this many aircraft so quickly with our new
signature interiors, we'll combine friendly, helpful service with the best
experience in the sky, all across our premier global network. At the same time,
this move underscores the critical role United plays in fueling the broader
U.S. economy – we expect the addition of these new aircraft will have a
significant economic impact on the communities we serve in terms of job
creation, traveler spending and the shipping of goods and services."
The purchase increases
United's order book for the fuel-efficient, single-aisle family to 380
airplanes, including 30 that have been delivered. As the launch customer for
the 737-10, United placed its first order in 2017 by converting 100 737-9
orders to the larger 737-10 variant. Today's agreement also includes the
purchase of Boeing 737 MAX training simulator data packages to support United's
pilot training programs.
Designed and built in Renton,
Washington, the 737 MAX family delivers superior efficiency, flexibility and
reliability while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by at least 14%
compared to the airplanes it replaces. The 737-8 seats up to 189 passengers and
can fly 3,550 nautical miles – about 600 miles farther than its predecessor –
allowing airlines to offer new and more direct routes for passengers.
The largest model in the
family, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration
and can fly up to 3,300 miles. The fuel-efficient jet can cover 99% of
single-aisle routes, including routes served by 757s.
"We are truly humbled by
United Airlines' confidence in the people of Boeing and the airplanes we design
and build every day. Our strong partnership, dating back to United's founding,
has helped us grow and weather challenges through the decades. As we look
forward to the recovery ahead, we are honored that United has once again chosen
the 737 family's performance, efficiency and flexibility to power their growing
network. The Boeing team is excited to be building hundreds of these new jets
for United and delivering on a landmark agreement that solidifies our future
together for the next decades," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of
Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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 and living the
company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
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