Close call at CDG: Dreamliner almost lands on A320 due to ATC mistake
On July 20, 2020, a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 approached a runway of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)…
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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, Mesa pledge to buy 200 short-haul electric planes from Heart Aerospace
The Swedish aerospace start-up Heart Aerospace has received an order for 200 electric ES-19 planes. The 19-seat aircraft…
United beats Delta in competition for New York – Dubrovnik route launch
United Airlines launched a highly-anticipated new international route between New York, the US, and Dubrovnik, Croatia, which the…
United Airlines places record order for 270 Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Forecasting a solid recovery in air transport, United Airlines placed the largest order in its history. To prepare…
United expects 1st month of positive income, amidst massive 270 aircraft order
In a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing made on June 28, 2021, United Airlines announced that it…
United Airlines may order hundreds of Boeing MAX & Airbus jets
The Chicago-based American air carrier United Airlines considers expanding its aircraft fleet to dozens of new planes. The…
Newcomers of United Airlines to get mandatory COVID-19 vaccine
An American air carrier United Airlines is following multiple air carriers’ steps, which have already implemented the requirement…
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…
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…