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November 7, 2024
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What can we say about United's twin-aisle replacement choices?
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There has been a steady stream of news reports about United Airlines looking at replacing its aging 767s and 777-200s.  As a launch customer for both aircraft, United has seen many years of service from these two models. What can we say about United’s twin-aisle replacement choices?

Replacing these two models is not going to be easy – the 787-8 is a “natural” replacement for the 767-300ER.  But the 787-8 has a much longer range and may be overkill.  The 777-200ER could readily be replaced by the 787-9 or 787-10, especially the HGW versions that are coming.   As a typically Boeing-oriented customer, one would expect United to follow this path.

There has been a steady stream of news reports about United Airlines looking at replacing its aging 767s and 777-200s.  As a launch customer for both aircraft, United has seen many years of service from these two models. What can we say about United’s twin-aisle replacement choices?


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Addison Schonland
Co-Founder AirInsight. My previous life includes stints at Shell South Africa, CIC Research, and PA Consulting. Got bitten by the aviation bug and ended up an Avgeek. Then the data bug got me, making me a curious Avgeek seeking data-driven logic. Also, I appreciate conversations with smart people from whom I learn so much. Summary: I am very fortunate to work with and converse with great people.