LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and United Airlines [NYSE: UAL]
today announced an agreement at the 2017 Paris Air Show to convert
100 of its current 737 MAX orders into 737 MAX 10s, becoming the
largest single 737 MAX 10 customer in the world.
United also announced an order for four additional
777-300ER aircraft.
"The 737 MAX 10 will enable us to continue using larger
and more efficient aircraft within our domestic network and better
meet the needs of our customers today and into the future," said
Andrew Levy, United Airlines
executive vice president and chief financial officer.
"The addition of this advanced aircraft to our fleet will
enable us to continue to offer the state-of-the-art flying
experience our customers expect when traveling with us," said
Gerry Laderman, United Airlines
senior vice president of finance, procurement and
treasurer.
United expects to begin taking delivery of the 737 MAX 10
in late 2020.
United has flown nearly every version of the 737 that
Boeing has produced. The new 737 MAX 10 will add to that legacy,
providing United with another in a long line of highly successful
aircraft.
"We're excited that our long partnership with United will
extend far into the future," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes
President and CEO Kevin McAllister.
"The 737 MAX 10 will provide even more flexibility to United's
route schedule and will bring to their operation the best economics
of any airplane in the single-aisle segment. We're proud that
United's 777-300ER fleet continues to grow."
United has now ordered a total of 18 777-300ERs and began
taking delivery of the aircraft last year. The 777-300ERs feature
the airline's all-new United Polaris business class, featuring
custom-designed, exclusive-to-United seats, an elevated dining
experience, new custom bedding from Saks Fifth Avenue and new
amenity kits.
Like all of Boeing's 737 MAX models, the MAX 10
incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B
engines, Advanced Technology winglets, the Boeing Sky Interior,
large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver
superior efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the
single-aisle market.
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing
history.
Contact:
Doug Alder
Boeing Communications
+1 206 660 2978
doug.alder-jr@boeing.com
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