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United Airlines Explores Alternatives Amid Boeing Aircraft Issues

23 January 2024
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United Airlines Explores Alternatives Amid Boeing Aircraft Issues

Boeing Woes Hit United Airlines

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed discontent with ongoing manufacturing issues at Boeing, leading to the grounding of United's jetliners. Kirby emphasized the need for Boeing to take significant actions to restore its once-revered reputation for quality.

United Airlines’ Financial Setback

United’s recent announcement of anticipated financial losses for this year’s first quarter adds to the disappointment. The losses are attributed to the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jets. A recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines Max 9 affected 79 of these planes.

Ongoing Investigations and Future Expectations

Presently, investigations are in progress to ascertain if the incident was caused by missing or defective bolts. Despite these hurdles, Kirby conveyed a hopeful outlook in a CNBC interview, suggesting that the Max 9s might soon be approved for flight. Nevertheless, he expressed apprehension about Boeing’s enduring manufacturing problems.

Historical Manufacturing Defects and Delays

In recent years, manufacturing defects have resulted in delivery delays for Max jets and the larger Boeing 787. In 2023, United received 24 fewer Boeing aircraft than initially anticipated.

Certification Delays and Upcoming Plans

Despite a standing order for Max 10 jets, a larger variant of the Max series, certification delays for both the Max 10 and the smaller Max 7 have emerged. Kirby disclosed that the Max 10 is lagging at least five years behind schedule. The recent grounding of the Max 9 might further hinder Boeing’s attempts to secure approval for the new models.

Kirby remarked, “The grounding of the Max 9 is likely the final straw for us.” He suggested the possibility of devising alternative plans that exclude the Max 10, highlighting that Airbus, Boeing’s European competitor, is the only other worldwide manufacturer of large aircraft.

Potential Impact on Expansion Goals

While Kirby refrained from specifying the alternative aircraft that United might contemplate, he conceded that excluding the Max 10 could obstruct the airline’s growth objectives, affecting its expansion strategies. This predicament emphasizes the crucial crossroads Boeing is at in addressing its manufacturing issues and regaining the confidence of major airlines like United.

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