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United Airlines has reached a compensation agreement with Boeing over financial losses stemming from the grounding of its Boeing 737-9 fleet and delays in certifying the Boeing 737-10, according to a recent SEC filing by the airline. The specifics of the compensation, described only as "confidential," involve credit memos from Boeing that United will use [...]
United Airlines is on the verge of leasing over thirty-six Airbus A321neo jets, as per Bloomberg News, leveraging sources familiar with the discussions. The move comes as United seeks alternatives to the yet-to-be-certified Boeing MAX 10 aircraft, initially anticipated to become a fleet mainstay this year. The decision is partly influenced by renewed certification doubts [...]
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, at a recent JPMorgan investor conference, announced a pivotal shift in the airline's aircraft acquisition strategy, reflecting United's adaptability and foresight. The airline has requested Boeing to pause production of the 737-10 aircraft, a model for which United had previously placed orders. Instead, the focus will now be on the [...]
United Airlines, headquartered at Chicago O'Hare, has announced a major revision to its fleet expansion strategy due to the postponement of Boeing 737-10 deliveries. Initially slated to welcome eighty MAX 10s in 2024, the airline now anticipates a significant shortfall, with none of the aircraft expected to arrive next year. This adjustment stems from ongoing [...]
Facing delays with the Boeing 737-10, United Airlines plans to increase its reliance on the Boeing 737-9 and Airbus A321 models to maintain growth momentum, announced CFO Mike Leskinen. This strategic pivot comes as the airline navigates certification challenges heightened by a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737-9, casting further uncertainty on the already [...]
In a strategic move within the aviation industry, Ryanair has expressed interest in acquiring any Boeing 737-10 aircraft that United Airlines might opt to delay or cancel. This declaration came from Ryanair Holdings Chief Executive Michael O'Leary during the airline's quarterly earnings call, following United Airlines' public critique of Boeing's performance. O'Leary's comments signal Ryanair's [...]
United Airlines has reportedly entered discussions with Airbus for additional A321neo jets, potentially compensating for the delays in Boeing's 737-10 deliveries. This development, which could influence an existing order for larger A350s, emerges amid escalating concerns over the Boeing 737-10's certification process, according to industry insiders. United CEO Scott Kirby's recent visit to Toulouse to [...]
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, on Monday Jan.8, disclosed findings of loose parts on their Boeing 737-9 aircraft. This revelation comes as these airlines intensified inspections of their grounded Boeing jets, particularly focusing on a component known as a door plug. The scrutiny follows an incident where a door plug detached from an Alaska Airlines [...]
United and Alaska Airlines canceled nearly 400 flights on Sunday Jan. 7 as they commenced inspections of their Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft fleets. This move follows a concerning incident where a section of an Alaska Airlines plane's fuselage detached mid-flight, sending ripples through the aviation industry. Alaska Airlines canceled approximately one-fifth of its flights, totaling [...]
A video showed an American Airlines baggage cart hitting a parked United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), showed the American Airlines-branded baggage cart slamming into the underside of the United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER, which was parked at the gate with a jet bridge attached [...]
