United Airlines has ordered another 50 787-9s plus 50 options making the airline the largest operator of the aircraft.
“We’re building a bright future at United, and this order takes our already successful United Next plan into the next decade and beyond,” said Scott Kirby, United CEO. “Our planning and focus on the long term have helped us surge past other airlines that stood still. I’m convinced our strategy is the right one as we continue to add new, larger aircraft to take full advantage of our growing flying opportunities both internationally and domestically.”
With 150 firm orders, United Airlines has the largest Dreamliner order book on record and is positioned to become the largest 787 operator.
As the first airline to operate all three models in the 787 family, United’s existing fleet consists of more than 70 Dreamliners.
“United’s unprecedented commitment to the 787 Dreamliner family is a testament to the market-leading operating economics and reliability of Boeing’s widebody jets,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With the 787, United will enjoy all the synergies of operating one of the largest, most efficient fleets in the skies.”
The enhanced efficiency and performance of the 787 reduce fuel use and emissions by up to 25 per cent compared with the aircraft it replaces, depending on the configuration. The 787-9 has a range that allows carriers to fly up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) while seating up to 296 passengers.
The 787 is the best-selling widebody in history with more than 1,800 orders from 87 customers – including more than 870 repeat orders from 56 repeat customers. In the last year, customers have placed nearly 350 orders and commitments for the 787 family.
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