MAJOR ORDER? - United Airlines & The Boeing 777X

The Boeing 777x is an upcoming widebody aircraft, but United Airlines, a major airline in the United States, hasn't committed to the type. So, is a massive order on the cards or does the airline not feel the aircraft has a future in its fleet plans?

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[glemanimations]

United will buy them late just like the 777-300er. They would pay them off easily this way.

[davidsilver]

United has a young 777-300ER fleet compared to other airlines. But The US - Asia market is perfect for United to use the 777x, when the time is right. I agree the 787 does so well for United and American to do most international flights, the 777x will handle the Asian market. United is the only US airline with a really significant US-Asia market.

[golfsrm]

United is cautious. They don't need a plane too big with their multiple hubs.

[John-ncbl]

The 777X will be a great aircraft and it will be powered by the best engines in the industry, GE engines.

[dcsyd]

The 777x will be the biggest game changer in the industry.
It will have unmatched payload, distance & economy.
For those who have waited out the Boeing issues will have huge advantages over ever other plane type.

[nicholasdelvecchio]

I understand United’s business model is different like delta and American but I feel like this aircraft would make them stronger on their long haul widebody flights and I feel like it could unlock some longer flights longer than Newark to Dubai. Maybe compete for the New York/Newark to Sydney like how qantas does JFK-SYD United would compete indirectly with EWR to SYD I feel

[storminnormin]

How you described the whole scenario makes sense

[rockymountainbeerguy]

Most likely United would eventually order the 777-8 to replace older 777s. It's size would slot between the 777-200 and 777-300ER. That would be years down the road.

[jeremydee]

I guess I don’t understand that United would consider the 777x when they ordered the 787 and has stated the 787 will be the backbone of their international operations. If Boeing makes an ER or an IGW version of a 787…then yes United will be all over it. Besides…they got the 777-300er at a good price and the fleet is quite young and thus gives them time to assess.

[MichaelRedding-zo]

Looking forward to seeing the 777x come on line for commercial & freight flight.

[johnchristmas]

Brit here, well I think this is all game playing, as with the old order for the A350. It's b/s against Boeing for a cheap price. Of course they will buy the 777x BUT at their price.

[angeloaquino]

I want United to order the 777X especially the 777-9. They can order up to 50 and it will replace the 777-300ers and the long gone 747-400s, they will be based in their biggest hubs such as Newark and San Francisco. It will be really cool to see the folding wingtips painted in the evo blue color scheme. They have orders of 150 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, so with their options of 50 more will be the 777X.

[ericfritts]

I think it’s a possibility however I think the 777-8 would be a better fit . Who knows if that variant will ever be built and if so, when.

[ahhyesrs]

United needs the 777-8. SFO has too short of a runway so growth from there will be limited. JFK & EWR has capacity issues. Growth in Denver and Houston would allow Asia and further European areas that the Dreamliner can’t reach. Once the 9 and 8’s are certified and in Production, you can see both United and American purchase the 8’s

[hnlmike]

Now if Boeing will stick to building great planes and get back to the position they once held. Forget the space capsules etc

[EternalWanderlust]

I don't see United operating only the 787 for its widebody fleet. Yeah, they do have multiple hubs, but within this system, certain routes have too much demand, even for the 787-10 to meet. Just look at San Francisco to Hong Kong; this sees two 777-300ERs daily. And that's setting aside the fact that the 787-10 doesn't have the range for it.

[andresmith]

Boy the old United "Tulip" logo sure looked at lot better than the Continental "Sewer grate" logo.

[guillaumedupont]

The companies see their finances the 350 1000 carries few passengers less compared to the 777 9 costs much less and will certainly consume less fuel and will be more economical in maintenance thanks to its carbon cell ...

[andarupramudito]

call me crazy but i kinda believe the 777x will save boeing. the fact that it got delayed so many times means they are taking every precautionary steps possible

[PInkW]

I wish Boeing would’ve kept making the 777-300ER