Summary
- Airbus reportedly received a new order for 50 A321neos last month, with speculation that United Airlines placed the order.
- United’s fleet plan revisions exclude the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until after next year.
- The airline already operates A321neos and already has more than 100 aircraft on order.
European planemaking giant Airbus reportedly received a new order for more than 50 A321neos in April. While order announcements typically include the purchaser’s identity, the company did not specify which customer signed the deal to acquire the fuel-efficient aircraft.
As such, rumors have been circulating among the friendly skies that Chicago-based United Airlines may be behind the order. It comes as the US legacy carrier revised its fleet plans to exclude the Boeing 737 MAX 10 until after next year.
Inside the order
According to Aero Telegraph, Airbus received orders for 57 aircraft…
