Dec 9, 2016, 11:15 am
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https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/inflight/aircraft/777/300/default.aspx
UA Orders Boeing 777-300ERs / 77Ws w/ 1-2-1 Polaris Business, 3-4-3 Economy
May 10, 2015, 11:52 pm
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According to this FAA doc, it's "Accommodations," and I see both usages in industry references.
May 12, 2015, 2:40 pm
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But Conner [CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes] said the 777s will replace the airline's aging 747s.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayi...ines/27179315/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayi...ines/27179315/
UA gets deep discounts on 77Ws, which they probably needed anyway.
Boeing gets a better shot at the 777 production line going right into 777X development.
Boeing frees up 789 slots to move up their delivery timetables.
All airlines in queue after UA gets slightly closer to their original delivery date.
UA's seat supplier gets to get rid of excess inventory
All in all, not a bad show for all involved.
Boeing gets a better shot at the 777 production line going right into 777X development.
Boeing frees up 789 slots to move up their delivery timetables.
All airlines in queue after UA gets slightly closer to their original delivery date.
UA's seat supplier gets to get rid of excess inventory
All in all, not a bad show for all involved.
Originally Posted by USAToday
http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayi...ines/27179315/
The result will allow Boeing to get 777s to United faster while also moving up other customers in line to get the popular 787.
"All in all, every one of those moves was a fantastic, win-win solution, which we always are trying to do with our customers on these things," Conner said.
The result will allow Boeing to get 777s to United faster while also moving up other customers in line to get the popular 787.
"All in all, every one of those moves was a fantastic, win-win solution, which we always are trying to do with our customers on these things," Conner said.
May 12, 2015, 3:54 pm
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Boeing will close 787 surge line to make way for producing 777X
"The surge line’s last 787 will begin final assembly in October and will roll out of the factory at the end of the year, Loftis said."
"Bob Feldmann, vice president in charge of the 777X program, said that after the surge line is cleared out, the assembly bay will become the base for low-rate initial production of the 777X. The first 777X will go down that new line in 2018, he said."
"The surge line’s last 787 will begin final assembly in October and will roll out of the factory at the end of the year, Loftis said."
"Bob Feldmann, vice president in charge of the 777X program, said that after the surge line is cleared out, the assembly bay will become the base for low-rate initial production of the 777X. The first 777X will go down that new line in 2018, he said."
May 13, 2015, 11:44 am
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Looks like the tentative plan calls for all 10 aircraft to be delivered December 2016 through April 2017:
http://www.briansumers.com/home/2015...irlines-colors
The linked article also has some nice renderings of United's 777-300ER.
http://www.briansumers.com/home/2015...irlines-colors
The linked article also has some nice renderings of United's 777-300ER.
May 13, 2015, 12:56 pm
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So UA is sticking with the straight line livery and not the wavy lines on the 787.
May 13, 2015, 1:12 pm
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May 13, 2015, 1:17 pm
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This is a Boeing spin that is inconsistent with UA's spin
Boeing will close 787 surge line to make way for producing 777X
"The surge line’s last 787 will begin final assembly in October and will roll out of the factory at the end of the year, Loftis said."
"Bob Feldmann, vice president in charge of the 777X program, said that after the surge line is cleared out, the assembly bay will become the base for low-rate initial production of the 777X. The first 777X will go down that new line in 2018, he said."
"The surge line’s last 787 will begin final assembly in October and will roll out of the factory at the end of the year, Loftis said."
"Bob Feldmann, vice president in charge of the 777X program, said that after the surge line is cleared out, the assembly bay will become the base for low-rate initial production of the 777X. The first 777X will go down that new line in 2018, he said."
"Meanwhile, United swapped an order for 10 Dreamliners in favor of the same number of 777-300ER aircraft, which became more attractive with lower fuel costs. United was the first U.S. carrier to fly the 787 and airline executives still like the plane. But Conner said the 777s will replace the airline's aging 747s."
As I understand, UA will put all 10 77Ws at EWR, where there is not a single B747. How does Mr. Conner's spin make sense?
May 13, 2015, 1:28 pm
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May 13, 2015, 1:49 pm
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From USA today's article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/todayi...ines/27179315/
"Meanwhile, United swapped an order for 10 Dreamliners in favor of the same number of 777-300ER aircraft, which became more attractive with lower fuel costs. United was the first U.S. carrier to fly the 787 and airline executives still like the plane. But Conner said the 777s will replace the airline's aging 747s."
As I understand, UA will put all 10 77Ws at EWR, where there is not a single B747. How does Mr. Conner's spin make sense?
"Meanwhile, United swapped an order for 10 Dreamliners in favor of the same number of 777-300ER aircraft, which became more attractive with lower fuel costs. United was the first U.S. carrier to fly the 787 and airline executives still like the plane. But Conner said the 777s will replace the airline's aging 747s."
As I understand, UA will put all 10 77Ws at EWR, where there is not a single B747. How does Mr. Conner's spin make sense?
May 13, 2015, 2:27 pm
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Looks like the tentative plan calls for all 10 aircraft to be delivered December 2016 through April 2017:
http://www.briansumers.com/home/2015...irlines-colors
The linked article also has some nice renderings of United's 777-300ER.
http://www.briansumers.com/home/2015...irlines-colors
The linked article also has some nice renderings of United's 777-300ER.
May 25, 2015, 4:34 pm
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I think the perfect solution would be 2x 788/789 depending on season, instead of 1x777W service. More flexibility.
Jun 7, 2015, 11:23 am
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Oh boy, they're going to get some new slimmed lavs to fit more 10-abreast coach in!
It found room to shoehorn in as many as 14 more seats by shrinking the lavatories.
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The upgrades should be ready next year in time for the first deliveries of United Airlines’ 777-300ERs, Lund said.
It found room to shoehorn in as many as 14 more seats by shrinking the lavatories.
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The upgrades should be ready next year in time for the first deliveries of United Airlines’ 777-300ERs, Lund said.
Jun 7, 2015, 11:43 am
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Oh boy, they're going to get some new slimmed lavs to fit more 10-abreast coach in!
It found room to shoehorn in as many as 14 more seats by shrinking the lavatories.
...
The upgrades should be ready next year in time for the first deliveries of United Airlines’ 777-300ERs, Lund said.
It found room to shoehorn in as many as 14 more seats by shrinking the lavatories.
...
The upgrades should be ready next year in time for the first deliveries of United Airlines’ 777-300ERs, Lund said.
Jun 7, 2015, 12:51 pm
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