United orders 200 737 MAX planes

United buying 200 737 Max and 70 Airbus A321 Neo planes. Seems like the 757 is being phased out in favor of the MAX-10

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/United-Airlines-Orders-200-More-Boeing-737-MAX-Jets

United Airlines Orders 200 More Boeing 737 MAX Jets
- Agreement includes 150 737-10 jets, following new model's first flight
- Fuel efficient 737 family advances United's sustainability goals

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, excluding 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.

 

Glad I'm not flying United anytime soon. Quite happy with the little Airbus A320s I've been spending time on lately.

 

Feel just the opposite.

 

Based on the 737 MAX likely being the most highly scrutinized aircraft on the planet, just now? I can understand that. Me? I'd still rather hold out a bit, and I'm good with the A320 for now (getting on another tomorrow.)

 

David- Do not like Airbus aircraft. Too many computers between the pilot and the flight controls.

 

I agree. Airbus software assumes that the airplane will be smarter than the pilots, and that philosophy has already killed people. In fact, the 737 MAX fiasco came from Boeing making the ill-fated decision to copy Airbus' philosophy in that regard.

 

You could say they didn't do a very good job of copying, as Airbus doesn't leave it to one sensor to crap out.

 

Rumor is Delta will also put in a large order for the 737 Max during their quarterly meeting later this month.

 

The -10 makes a pretty good 757 replacement and the extending oleo main gear solves the long fuselage problem. 3300 nm max range gets you most places with up to 230 seats. Looks like a sweet spot.