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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 4:02 pm
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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."
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