United Airlines signs with Boom to bring back supersonic travel
United Airlines signed an agreement with Boom Supersonic to purchase 15 Overture airliners, with an option for 35 more…
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United Airlines (UAL) is a major American airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Operating an extensive domestic and international route network, United is a significant player in global aviation. The airline, alongside its regional partners, serves hundreds of destinations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Known for its comprehensive route map and substantial fleet size, United Airlines holds a prominent position within the Star Alliance, a leading global airline alliance.
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United plans to run at 80% of pre-pandemic levels in July
On May 17, 2021, United Airlines announced it would add more than 400 flights to its July 2021…
United hopes for quick Boeing 737 MAX return after electric fault fix
Following the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the fixes of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft electrical…
United to resume operations with Pratt-powered Boeing 777
United Airlines announced that it plans to restart operations of temporarily suspended Boeing 777-200 aircraft equipped with Pratt…
United to finance more sustainable fuel derived from waste
On April 13, 2021, Chicago-based United Airlines announced it would partner up with several global companies to purchase…
United Airlines passengers demand $5 million in compensation
A group of passengers of the United Airlines flight UAL328 has filed a lawsuit claiming that the incident…
United aims 50% of pilot-students to be women and minorities
United Airlines started implementing its ambitious plan to train 5,000 new flight crew by 2030. The Chicago-based American…
U.S. airlines gauge positive outlook on surge in leisure travel demand
The positive effects of the widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine are beginning to take shape, particularly in…
Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner after 5 months hiatus
With its delivery of a 787 Dreamliner to United Airlines, Boeing ended a five months hiatus of the…
United Airlines orders 25 Boeing 737 MAX and moves up deliveries
United Airlines signed up for additional 25 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and asked Boeing to move up the…
United Airlines to pay $49 Million settlement in post fraud case
United Airlines has agreed to pay $49 million to settle post fraud claims. The airline was under a…
United Airlines Flight UAL328 suffers engine failure, scatters parts over Denver
United Airlines Boeing 777-200, operating flight UAL328 from Denver, United States to Honolulu, Hawaii, US, suffered an uncontained…
Nearly 130 Boeing 777 grounded after engine failure
After a United Airlines Boeing 777-220 suffered an uncontained engine failure, Boeing requested the grounding of 128 aircraft…
United Airlines adds new nonstop route between US and UK
United Airlines plans to boost its global route network by adding new non-stop flights between the United States…
United invests $1 billion in short-haul electric planes
On February 10, 2021, United Airlines agreed to invest $1 billion in Archer Aviation, a start-up developing electric…
Mandatory vaccines for United employees?
United Airlines looks to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for its employees and calls for other companies to follow its…
United Airlines takes strict strategy of annual cost-cutting
Having burned an average of $33 million per day in Q4 2021, United Airlines plans to cut up…
Ambitious goal: United Airlines pledges to become fully-green carrier
United Airlines targets to reach an ambitious goal to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by the…