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United Airlines has finalized an order for 25
Boeing 787-8 jetliners. The agreement includes the opportunity to
purchase another 50 Dreamliners and is valued at $4.2 billion at
average list prices.
"United's Boeing 787 order represents a
substantial investment in our future and will enhance the
significant progress we are making in improving the global
competitiveness of our company while providing the opportunity to
open new profitable markets and serve a broader range of
international destinations," said John Tague, president of United
Airlines.
United expects to take delivery of the 787s at
the same time it will begin to retire its Boeing 747s and 767s
operating on international routes.
The 787 Dreamliner,
currently in flight test, will provide greater fuel efficiency,
allowing airlines to add new, nonstop city pairs and the
additional frequencies that passengers prefer.
The 787 also
promises a more comfortable flying experience for passengers. Its
innovations include a new interior environment with improvements
in air filtration, higher cabin pressurization resulting in
reduced physical fatigue, larger windows, more stowage space,
improved lighting and other passenger-preferred conveniences.
The technologically advanced 787 will also provide airlines
with up to 45% more cargo revenue capacity.
Including United Airlines, 57 customers around the world have
ordered 876 Dreamliners.
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