United's 787 Order is BAD NEWS for Airbus #shorts

Today, United placed an order for up to 200 Boeing 787s - the largest order in program history. This deal is great news for Boeing, but it's just as bad for Airbus who now seems poised to lose United's business #shorts

[RoderikvanReekum]

Hope they tightened the bolts on this one!

[jzsjtly]

I ordered one am going to receive it next week so happy

[arshan]

United was the commercial branch of Boeing so this isn't a surprise

[lenny]

In total, Airbus delivered 676 aircraft in 2022, while Boeing delivered 480.

[gearheadgaming]

The 787 was extremely comfortable to fly on but recently I tried the A350 and was impressed. I think they’re both winners for the customer

[fxde]

United: Biggest aviation order in history.

Meanwhile Air India laughing in the corner😉

[mh-]

UA originally ordered the A359 to replace their older 77E. They then ordered 45 A351 instead to replace their 744 fleet. When Boeing offered them dirt cheap 77W to replace them, UA decided to postpone their A350 order and went back to the A359.

[WorldWide_Dom]

"United made one of the biggest orders in history "

Airbus = "Laughing in Air India and Indigo"

[meRyanP]

It's not really that big of a deal when Delta will likely increase their A350 and A330neo fleets as 767s come offline.

[eyeofthetiger]

Just make sure you don't seat next to the door!😂

[Blank]

AA just got blindsighted in their race to become the biggest Dreamliner operator

[caprature]

It will probably replace the old 777-200s and 767s. Hopefully the -400 lives on a bit longer.

[TheHardik]

United: I’m Placing a huge order of 200+ aircrafts

Air India: Hold my Lassi

[bmused]

I don't think this is a majow blow for Airbus. Disappointing for sure. But Airbus has no problems selling their products. If those A350s are cancelled, it won't hurt Airbus.

Still, this is a huge order.

[ReidsAviation]

Unpopular opinion, United’s new livery looks so much better, my favorite livery of USA airlines

[kennyangel]

Airbus also has a massive backlog and most likely the 787s will arrive much quicker than Airbus could possibly fulfil the order.

[caltrain]

If United doesn't take their A350s order perhaps an order of 22 -8X and 22 -9X can be made to replace their GE 777-200ER and 777-300ER fleet. The 777-8X can be used on ULH/cargo-heavy/hot and high routes out of ORD/EWR while the 777-9X can be used on high-density transpacific routes out of SFO/LAX as well as LHR/FRA/TLV. Maybe they should convert the A350 order to A220s.

[drdoolittle]

No no no Coby, huge American conglomerate airline has been told to buy local to keep Boeing afloat, not a simple case of buying the best, just support local!

[PrezidentHughes]

They really have a lot of confidence. Hope the type doesn't have anymore major problems.

[arielleblond]

It's a very good news for Airbus because Boeing is losing money on every 787 sold.