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AP - United Airlines on Tuesday said it would buy its first new jets since 1998, splitting an order for 50 planes between Airbus and Boeing Co.Full Article...
United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP)
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AP - United Airlines on Tuesday said it would buy its first new jets since 1998, splitting an order for 50 planes between Airbus and Boeing Co.Full Article...
Polar742
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Question for the airplane followers: Isn't the 787 and A350 pretty much the same seat category and mission?
Also, the order for an aircraft not even in flight test. Very interesting.
It will be a huge win or a huge fail.
Gambles like that make champions though....
Question for the airplane followers: Isn't the 787 and A350 pretty much the same seat category and mission?
Also, the order for an aircraft not even in flight test. Very interesting.
It will be a huge win or a huge fail.
Gambles like that make champions though....
Italianaviator
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Heres another article about it.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-stocks-rise-united-orders-new-jetliners-2009-12-08
Heres another article about it.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-stocks-rise-united-orders-new-jetliners-2009-12-08
mooneyguy
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Didn't they just park every 737 they had?
Didn't they just park every 737 they had?
Italianaviator
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Haha one article says the deal is worth $10 billion and the other article says its worth $18 billion. Thats quite a big discrepancy, lol.
Haha one article says the deal is worth $10 billion and the other article says its worth $18 billion. Thats quite a big discrepancy, lol.
KSCessnaDriver
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Not really. The 787 is more of a 757/767 replacement program. With the order being 787-800's, they'll probably replace/augment the 767-300. Whereas the A350 is really targeted as a 777 replacement. With United ordering the 350-900, you could look at that as a 772A model replacement
Not really. The 787 is more of a 757/767 replacement program. With the order being 787-800's, they'll probably replace/augment the 767-300. Whereas the A350 is really targeted as a 777 replacement. With United ordering the 350-900, you could look at that as a 772A model replacement
amorris311
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My guess is it will be either a one for one trade or more airplanes will end up in the desert. I hope I am wrong though.
My guess is it will be either a one for one trade or more airplanes will end up in the desert. I hope I am wrong though.
Polar742
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Isn't there supposed to be some super-stretch -1000 model or some crap? Anyway, I saw #1 there in Everett collecting dust on the floor during a factory tour. Looks like an ugly 767 from where I saw it.
The article did say they would be parking 767s and 747s during the delivery time.
Seggy must now bust your balls.
Isn't there supposed to be some super-stretch -1000 model or some crap? Anyway, I saw #1 there in Everett collecting dust on the floor during a factory tour. Looks like an ugly 767 from where I saw it.
The article did say they would be parking 767s and 747s during the delivery time.
Seggy must now bust your balls.
Polar742
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Cynicism keeps you alive, paranoia keeps you from accomplishing what needs to be done.
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Cynicism keeps you alive, paranoia keeps you from accomplishing what needs to be done.
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KSCessnaDriver
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Super stretch -1000 what, A350 or 787? IIRC, there is going to be both. The A350-1000 would essentially have the size and range of a 777-300ER. The 787-10, which is essentially a replacement for 772A, or a direct A350-900 competitor. Both are way, way off, likely no earlier than a 2015 or later EIS.
Super stretch -1000 what, A350 or 787? IIRC, there is going to be both. The A350-1000 would essentially have the size and range of a 777-300ER. The 787-10, which is essentially a replacement for 772A, or a direct A350-900 competitor. Both are way, way off, likely no earlier than a 2015 or later EIS.
mpenguin1
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That's ok, none of the airlines have seen the 787 yet:rotfl:
That's ok, none of the airlines have seen the 787 yet:rotfl:
mpenguin1
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The 787-10 is just a paper airplane, Boeing has not announced if they are going to build it......
The 787-10 is just a paper airplane, Boeing has not announced if they are going to build it......
Dan208B
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Re: United Airlines orders Boeing 787, Airbus planes (AP
Just one more example of United's terrible management... After running the airline as far into the ground as they have already, you think they would figure out that common fleet types save money. So why Boeing AND Airbus? Pick one. :whatever:
The other thing to keep in mind is that unfortunately, this will likely not lead to any jobs or recalls...
Just one more example of United's terrible management... After running the airline as far into the ground as they have already, you think they would figure out that common fleet types save money. So why Boeing AND Airbus? Pick one. :whatever:
The other thing to keep in mind is that unfortunately, this will likely not lead to any jobs or recalls...
KSCessnaDriver
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Very true. But, they will likely be forced to. Who's got a ton of older 777's out there, that are going to need replaced? Aren't some of those airlines primarily Boeing purchasers?
Very true. But, they will likely be forced to. Who's got a ton of older 777's out there, that are going to need replaced? Aren't some of those airlines primarily Boeing purchasers?