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.
Contact:
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Communications
+1 (206) 660-6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
Joe Loeffler
Boeing Communications
+1 425-306-2145
joseph.o.loeffler@boeing.com
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SOURCE Boeing