https://www.reuters.com/business/aer...rs-2022-12-13/




United CEO Scott Kirby told reporters "the right time for 350 versus (787) conversation is when we're replacing the bulk of the 777s, which really doesn't begin to the end of the decade."Kirby said one key factor in the decision between Boeing and Airbus for its major widebody order was its current 787 fleet.

"When we're trying to bring on 2,500 pilots a year and grow the airline, introducing a new fleet type slows that down dramatically," Kirby said.

United hired 15,000 new employees in 2022, including 2,400 pilots, and is on track to hire 15,000 in 2023, including another 2,500 pilots.

It expects to take 787s deliveries between 2024 and 2032 and can choose among 787-8, 9 or 10 models. United will buy 787s to replace its entire 767 fleet by 2030 and some 777s, cutting carbon emissions per seat by about 25% for the new planes.