Airline faces delay in receiving new planes as Boeing struggles with production due to manufacturing problems
United Airlines Boeing 737s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. United had planned to begin flying 80 Max 10 jets this year.United Airlines Boeing 737s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. United had planned to begin flying 80 Max 10 jets this year.
In a note to pilots obtained by The Associated Press, United said it expects to make similar requests during the summer and possibly into the fall. The Air Line Pilots Association said United is offering short-term leaves and unpaid time off, but they are not mandatory.United doesn’t expect to get all the Boeing jetliners it ordered and was due to receive this year or next year. A month ago, United said it was contractually due 191 planes this year and 127 next year but expects to receive only 88 this year and 64 in 2025.
Almost all of the shortfall consists of Boeing 737 Max planes, including a new, larger model. United had planned to begin flying 80 Max 10 jets this year. The Federal Aviation Administration has not yet certified the Max 10, however, and FAA approval is likely to be further delayed by increased scrutiny of Boeing since
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