- The conversion adjust United’s future fleet planning for larger capacity aircraft.
- Deliveries align with long-term growth requirements from 2028 onwards.
- Engine selection remain under discussion between manufacturers and the carrier.
- The order book reflect United’s commitment to modern widebody expansion.
- Current operations include forty-eight B787-9s among active aircraft.
United Airlines converted fifty-six B787-9 orders to B787-10s with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The carrier had not yet selected an engine as General Electric and Rolls-Royce continued negotiations. United Airlines’ order comprised eighty-four B787-9s and fifty-six B787-10s.
The airline also held outstanding orders for 102 B737-9s 165 B737-10s 120 A321-200NX fifty A321-200NY(XLR)s and forty-five A350-900s. United Airlines operated twelve B787-8s forty-eight B787-9s and twenty-one B787-10s in its widebody fleet.
