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Coverage dated December 12, 2022

United Airlines makes massive Boeing order

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United called it the biggest ever by a U.S. airline for twin-aisle or “widebody” planes.

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  1. NPR

    United Airlines places huge order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Chicago-based airline announced it is ordering 100 fuel-efficient 787s, with options for 100 more, as it seeks to add more long-haul international flights

  2. WCNC

    United Airlines makes massive Boeing order (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    United called it the biggest ever by a U.S. airline for twin-aisle or “widebody” planes.

  3. Insider

    United just ordered a record-breaking 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, cementing the largest widebody order in US history (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    United now has over 700 new planes on order for delivery through the next decade as the airline plans to refresh its fleet and create new opportunities.

  4. Washington Times

    United places huge order with Boeing to replace aging planes (opens Washington Times)

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    United Airlines said Tuesday that it ordered 100 new Boeing 787s, a large, twin-aisle jetliner, to replace planes that are nearing retirement age and allow United to expand its international routes.

  5. Digital Journal

    United Airlines announces huge Boeing 787 order (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Betting on robust demand for international travel, United Airlines on Tuesday unveiled an order of 100 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

  6. Forbes

    United And Boeing Hook Up For Giant 787 Order (opens Forbes)

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    United Airlines announced the largest widebody aircraft ever by a U.S. airline, a move that will enable the carrier to expand its global presence and Boeing to continue a recovery from a two- and-a-half-year slump.

  7. New York Times

    United Airlines Orders 100 Wide-Body Boeing 787 Jets (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    United plans to take delivery of the planes over an eight-year span to refresh its fleet and increase fuel efficiency, with an option to buy 100 more.

  8. NBC Chicago

    United Airlines Is Buying at Least 100 Boeing Dreamliners to Replace Aging Wide-Body Jets (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The massive order is a big boost for Boeing from one of its largest customers.

  9. FOX Business

    United Airlines places massive Boeing Dreamliner order (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The new wide-body jets are expected to replace older Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, with all 767 aircraft removed from the United fleet by 2030.

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