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Originally Posted by Probe
(Post 2074105)
News article today said UAL paid "low to mid 20 million dollars a piece" for the new 700's that list for 80M. Also heard on another source that the 300ER's also were a smokin' deal, but no number was published.
I will try to paste the link. |
I'd still like to see United buy an aircraft somewhere between 76 and 118 seats for mainline.
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United Airlines Announces Fleet Update
Company to add 25 new Boeing 737-700s; plans to accelerate retirement of Boeing 747s PR Newswire United Airlines CHICAGO, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft. The order is in addition to the previously announced order of 40 737-700s. United will take delivery of the aircraft beginning at the end of 2017. The new 737-700 aircraft will enable United to continue utilizing larger, more efficient aircraft as the airline reduces the size of its 50-seat regional fleet. United expects to have fewer than 100 aircraft in its 50-seat fleet by the end of 2019. The next-generation 737-700s provide a superior customer experience by featuring cabin enhancements including larger overhead bins that can accommodate additional carry-on bags. The aircraft's Boeing Sky Interior creates a larger sense of space through sculpted sidewall panels and LED cabin lighting that mimics soft blue skies and sunset colors. United also announced that the carrier will retire its 747 fleet from scheduled service by the end of 2018. Additionally, the airline announced that it will be converting 787 orders originally anticipated for delivery in 2020 and beyond into four 777-300ERs and five 787-9s beginning in 2017. These conversions will accommodate the accelerated retirement of the 747s while also meeting United's capacity needs. "The new 737-700 aircraft are ideal for our fleet as we continue to reduce our reliance on 50-seat aircraft," said Gerry Laderman, United's senior vice president of finance and acting chief financial officer. "Retiring the 747 fleet and replacing those aircraft with more customer-pleasing, current generation aircraft creates a more reliable and efficient fleet that provides a better overall experience for our customers traveling on long-haul flights." In addition to this announcement, United currently has firm orders for 35 Airbus A350-1000s, 153 aircraft from the Boeing 737 family, 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, and 27 Boeing 787s. The airline also has firm orders for 10 Embraer E175 aircraft that United Express partners will operate. |
Sounds like positive news.
That would make it 14 777-300ERs. While I hate to see the whale go, at least they are planning on keeping capacity at least the same and the pay rate is the same |
It seems like a bit of a bridge, pulling 9 WB forward until the A350 comes on line. Hopefully on time in 2018.
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Originally Posted by cadetdrivr
(Post 2075388)
Here's some various suspicions/assumptions: 1) UAL could also be negotiating an add-on wide body order (more 777-300ERs?) which could be tied to both the 737 negotiations and a common announcement. |
Originally Posted by CLazarus
(Post 2084684)
Nice call cadet driver.
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Less than a five year upgrade in the 737? Am I hearing this rumor right?
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Originally Posted by Lobaeux
(Post 2084949)
Less than a five year upgrade in the 737? Am I hearing this rumor right?
300 numbers away. airbus went junior. I'm shocked.:D Have fun! |
Originally Posted by cal73
(Post 2084954)
Late 2007 hire.
300 numbers away. airbus went junior. I'm shocked.:D Have fun! Not for SUAL 1999 hired most junior |
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