Originally Posted by
steveman518
as per Bloomberg
Other than getting a significant discount to keep 777 production until the 777X rolls around, the article notes that the 300ERs could replace other long-haul aircraft. [speculatopn] Perhaps this could be another sign of the end of the 747? [/speculation]
I thought UA said they weren't interested in ordering any additional 777s, as they were "old technology."