200 more aircraft possibly
06-10-2021, 07:15 AM
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I know there will be the “I’ll believe when I’m sitting in the seat” crowd butUnited need to do something. Our entire 320/319 fleet (except China southern) will be 30 within 10 years. Our entire 737-700 fleet, half our 800 fleet and all the 900 non ERs will be 30 within the next 10 years. We’re talking 200+ aircraft that need to be replaced.
Our current order book is for 757 replacement and moderate growth.
Our current order book is for 757 replacement and moderate growth.
06-10-2021, 07:24 AM
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I know there will be the “I’ll believe when I’m sitting in the seat” crowd butUnited need to do something. Our entire 320/319 fleet (except China southern) will be 30 within 10 years. Our entire 737-700 fleet, half our 800 fleet and all the 900 non ERs will be 30 within the next 10 years. We’re talking 200+ aircraft that need to be replaced.
Our current order book is for 757 replacement and moderate growth.
Our current order book is for 757 replacement and moderate growth.
06-10-2021, 10:42 AM
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Sources are now saying it’s upwards of 300 aircraft. Appears to be A321s, MAX and 787s. I’ll take it!
I’d also be curious to know how contract negotiations are going given all this ordering news. Hopefully we will hear something soon if there’s info to share.
I’d also be curious to know how contract negotiations are going given all this ordering news. Hopefully we will hear something soon if there’s info to share.
06-10-2021, 02:47 PM
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how long till they want to put more big RJ’s into play because of the extra narrow bodies…
06-10-2021, 03:16 PM
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They’ve been beating that drum for a while. They already have their options for more rj’s. Personally I hope that Kirby wasn’t blowing smoke and we use these planes to retire the 145’s and 200’s over the next couple of years. That could significantly shrink UAX and increase hiring demands at UAL. I am also realistic and expect to be disappointed.
06-10-2021, 03:46 PM
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managment doesn’t hold the cards on this one.
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