United could use the new planes to grow its fleet or to replace older planes, depending on demand as they are delivered
, the carrier said. The airline is planning to end use of older, less fuel-efficient Boeing 757 and 767 models.a massive purchase of 270 new planes in 2021 as the carrier overhauled its domestic fleet
The purchases come as United is in the middle of a hiring spree, with plans to add 50,000 employees in the next three years, includingBut United Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Nocella also acknowledged manufacturer supply chain problems have been a challenge since the pandemic, and planes ordered in 2021 are “significantly” behind schedule.
Airbus passenger jets this year have needed to have their engines removed and inspected after engine maker Pratt & Whitney discovered a problem with powder metal used in making engine parts. Airbus said at the time the problem would not affect its assembly lines. “We think they will eventually catch up when it’s all said and done, but it is a factor that the aircraft being ordered are coming at a much slower pace than we originally expected,” he said.United is focusing on larger planes as it anticipates facing continued limits on the number of new departures it can add because of limited airport gate and runway space.
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