United buys lots of big jets that will bring more jobs to Newark airport

United Airlines officials announced the purchase of 100 Boeing widebody 787 Dreamliner aircraft to replace old planes, save fuel and add passenger capacity.

on Tuesday announced the largest order of Boeing 787 widebody jets by a U.S. carrier, along with hiring 15,000 more people nationally, including at least 2,000 more at Newark Liberty International Airport.that will be delivered between 2024 and 2032 with the option to purchase 100 additional 787 widebodies to begin replacement of its fleet of 767 and 777 aircraft, the oldest of which is 30 years old, said Gerry Laderman, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

While the 787 is not a stranger to Newark airport or United’s long distance and international routes, travelers can expect to see more of them moving forward, said Andrew Nocella, United’s Chief Commercial Officer and executive vice president. “The only way to grow is to replace smaller aircraft with larger aircraft and we’re well on our way to do that. What we see happen is fewer and fewer regional jets… it makes sense to fly larger narrowbody aircraft...”

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