270 aircraft ordered: a symbolic event for an airline industry shaken by the covid pandemic over the past year. This gigantic order comes this time from the United States and is signed by United Airlines. As part of its United Next" programme - a programme to modernise the carrier over the current decade, the company has decided topurchase 200 Boeing 737 MAX (50 737 MAX 8 and 150 737 MAX 10) and 70 Airbus A321neo.
The biggest order in the company's history
This is the largest order in the company's history.. It is also the largest order for an individual carrier in the last decade in the United States. With this order, United plans to introduce more than 500 new aircraft in the current decade. Visit The rate of delivery will accelerate over the years: 40 in 2022, 138 in 2023 and up to 350 in 2024 and beyond..
While some airlines are reducing the number of premium seats in economy class, United is doing the opposite
With the arrival of the new devices, United will also be renewing its in-flight products. The new aircraft will feature a new interior with an entertainment system on the back of each seat, larger hand baggage compartments, the Fastest WiFi in the industry and more pleasant lighting.
At the same time, the existing fleet will be brought up to the same comfort standards. United plans to fly the first 737 MAX 8 equipped with the custom interior this summer and to begin flying the 737 MAX 10 and Airbus A321neo in early 2023.
Economy Premium in the spotlight
This product renewal is part of the plan "United Next. The latter mainly concerns US domestic routes. The aim is to develop high-contribution traffic, United to double the number of Premium seats available. " We're going to offer a better, more consistent experience. While some airlines are reducing the number of premium economy seats, United is doing the opposite. It will offer the most premium seats in North America with a friendlier approach." said Andrew Nocella, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, United.
According to the company's management, 66% of aircraft will meet the new standards by 2023 and 100% by summer 2025. What's more, the arrival of new equipment will considerably reduce the number of carbon emissions per head office and create tens of thousands of jobs by 2026.
