Daily Memo: Big United Order Is Big Bet On Boeing’s Ability To Deliver

United Airlines 737 MAX
Credit: Boeing
How big a bet is United Airlines making on Boeing’s ability to execute? The headline-grabbing figures from Dec. 13’s order announcement—100 787s and 100 737 MAXs—give some indication. But some ancillary details reveal the magnitude of United’s wager, as well as one notable area where it is holding...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Daniel Williams

Based in the UK, Daniel is the Manager of Fleet, Flight and Forecast data for Aviation Week Network. Prior to joining Aviation Week in 2017, Daniel held a number of industry positions analyzing fleet data.

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