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United Airlines orders 50 new Airbus jets in latest hit to Boeing
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2019-12-04BABoeingAlpha Vantage Newstariff_announcement
Event summary
United Airlines is ordering 50 Airbus SE A321XLR jets, valued at $7.1bn, to replace its 53 Boeing 757-200 planes starting in 2024. This deal makes United the second US carrier to purchase the new European jet despite fresh US tariffs on Airbus. The airline's chief operating officer stated they are still working closely with Boeing on a potential new twin-aisle aircraft, indicating an openness to future orders from the US plane-maker.
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