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United is considering a new widebody aircraft order, considers the Airbus A350 and additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners

United Airlines is reportedly considering another new aircraft order, this time to replace its aging Boeing 767-300ER widebody fleet and the Boeing 777-200 widebody fleet.

United’s oldest widebodies are the 38 Boeing 767-300ERs with an average age of almost 26 years, and its 19 777-200s with almost 25 years average age.

United’s 16 Boeing 767-400ERs and 55 Boeing 777-200ERs are also on average more than 20 years old.

United Airlines fleet plans:

Previously the airline annouced orders for 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft for its narrowbody fleet renewal.

When combined with the current orders, United expects to add more than 500 new narrow-body aircraft: 40 in 2022, 138 in 2023 and as many as 350 in 2024 and beyond.

That means in 2023 alone, the United narrowbody fleet could add about one new narrowbody aircraft every three days.

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United Airlines Fleet Information

United aircraft

Boeing 777 200

Boeing 777

 

Boeing 777-2003D view available for this aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER3D view available for this aircraft
Cruise Speed: 550-560 mph
Capacity: 276-350 passengers
Propulsion: Two General Electric GE90 or two Pratt & Whitney PW4077/4090 engines, rated up to 115,300 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: Up to 212 feet, 7 inches

 

Boeing 767-300

Boeing 767

 

Boeing 767-300ER3D view available for this aircraft
Boeing 767-400ER
Cruise Speed: 540 mph
Capacity: 167-240 passengers
Propulsion: Two General Electric CF6-80C2B or two Pratt & Whitney PW4060 engines, rated up to 63,300 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: Up to 170 feet, 4 inches

 

Boeing 757-200

Boeing 757

 

Boeing 757-200
Boeing 757-300
Cruise Speed: 540 mph
Capacity: 142-234 passengers
Propulsion: Two Rolls-Royce RB211-535 or two Pratt & Whitney PW2040 engines, rated up to 43,700 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: 134 feet, 7 inches

 

Airbus 319

Airbus

 

Airbus 3193D view available for this aircraft
Airbus 3203D view available for this aircraft

Cruise Speed: 530 mph
Capacity: 126-150 passengers
Propulsion: Two IAE V2500-A5 engines, rated up to 27,000 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: 111 feet, 11 inches

 

United Express® aircraft

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Air Wisconsin

Air Wisconsin

CommutAir

CommutAir

gojet

GoJet

Mesa airlines

Mesa Airlines

republic airlines

Republic Airways

skywest airlines

Skywest Airlines

Embraer EMB 170

EMB 170 & 175

 

EMB 170
EMB 175
Cruise Speed: 530 mph
Capacity: 70-76 passengers
Propulsion: Two jet engines
Wingspan: Up to 76 feet, 3 inches

 

Embraer 145

EMB 145

 

EMB 145
Cruise Speed: 530 mph
Capacity: 50 passengers
Propulsion: ERJs powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007 rated up to 8,900 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: 69 feet, 7 inches

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Air Wisconsin to go back to American Airlines feeding the Chicago O’Hare hub

Air Wisconsin Airlines is switching sides again. The company is dropping United Airlines as an United Express carrier and will go back to American Airlines as an American Eagle carrier.

The move will take no longer than March 2023.

Derek Kerr of American Airlines wrote in an internal memo:

“We’re taking another important step to strengthen our network by welcoming Air Wisconsin Airlines to the American Eagle portfolio of regional airline partners,”

“Air Wisconsin’s fleet of up to 60 Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft will start to enter service no later than March 2023, with most of the flying focused on connecting customers to our Chicago O’Hare hub,”

Air Wisconsin operated as an American Eagle carrier from 2015 to February 14, 2018.

Air Wisconsin currently operates as an United Express carrier with crew bases in Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).

The company is also celebrating its 57th anniversary.

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CommutAir pilots sign new letter of agreement for their long-term contract

CommutAir leadership and ALPA are excited to announce sweeping increases to our shared pilot compensation program. Incoming first officers will now start at $72.00/hr and Captains will start at $100.00/hr. Additionally, new sign-on & retention bonuses are now available up to a total of $25,000 for First Officers and $50,000 for Captain qualified pilots.

The opportunities offered by these updates will enable sustained growth for all of our employees. CommutAir pilots will now receive enhanced levels of scheduling, commuting expenses, health insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401k benefits that are among the best in the industry:

Compensation benefits of the agreement include:

  • Increase in starting First Officer wages – $72/hr
  • Increase in starting Captain wages – $100/hr
  • Pilot sign-on bonuses and incentives – $25,000for First Officers and $50,000 for Captain Qualified pilots
  • Significant increase to pay override for instructors (Ground, SIM, Line Check Pilots, and Designated Examiners)
  • Annual retention bonuses totaling $25,000 for First Officers and $50,000 for Captains for full contract duration
  • New Minimum Monthly duty period Guarantee – 76 hours
  • Full Compensation for Experience – Longevity credit of 1:1 up to 20 yrs for new hires with prior FAR 121 industry experience
  • Increased Commuter hotel allotment for reserve pilots
  • Industry leading Commuter travel program including flights from home to base
  • Direct flow to United Airlines through the Aviate Program

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United realigns its East Coast regional network due to a regional pilot shortage

United Airlines is being forced to realign its East Coast United Express services due to an on-going regional pilot shortage made worst by COVID.

According to Skift Airline Weekly and The Points Guy, United is dropping 11 regional routes in March 2022 from the Washington Dulles hub (IAD) while others will be shifted to the Newark hub (EWR). No markets will be completely dropped as some routes to the Chicago O’Hare (ORD) or Newark (EWR) will continue.

Routes dropped from IAD:

Akron/Canton (continues from ORD)

Asheville (continues from EWR)

Bangor (continues from EWR)

Erie (continues from ORD)

Grand Rapids (continues from EWR)

Greensboro (continues from EWR)

Greenville/Spartanburg (continues from EWR)

Harrisburg (shifted to EWR)

Ithaca (shifted to EWR)

Milwaukee (continues from EWR)

Philadelphia (shifted to EWR)

Scranton/Wilkes Barre (shifted to EWR)

State College, PA (shifted to EWR)

Wilmington, NC (continues from EWR)

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Previously United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby announced at a Senate hearing its United Express partners had grounded over 100 regional aircraft due to the on-going pilot shortage.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says 100 of its regional jets are grounded due to a pilot shortage

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby (and other airline CEOs) said during a Senate hearing that 100 of its regional jets are grounded because of a national pilot shortage.

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United to end service to regional destinations in January

United Airlines is reviewing its domestic network as a result of COVID-19 traffic disruptions.

United will end United Express service to these stations in January 2022 due to low demand:

College Station, TX

Colombia, MO

Evansville, IN

Kalamazoo, MI

Killeen, TX

Lansing, MI

Monroe, LA

Pierre, SD

Watertown, SD

Wausau, WI

Other stations could also be eliminated.

United to launch hourly shuttle service between Newark and Washington Reagan National Airport on Oct. 31

United Airlines is making travel between New York City and Washington D.C. easier and more convenient, announcing today it will launch new nearly hourly shuttle service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Reagan National Airport on Oct. 31, and is adding five new flights between LaGuardia Airport and Washington Dulles Airport. In total, United will operate about 32 flights each day between the NYC and D.C. areas, a 78% increase and the most flights of any other airline.

United Airlines is also giving all of its New York City customers an upgrade: starting October 31, all of the airline’s departures from Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport will include a first-class option, including the 737 MAX-8 and the CRJ550 – the world’s first 50-seat regional jet with first-class seats and amenities. United will now offer over 7,000 premium seats to customers in New York City, more than any other airline, and the most in the airline’s history.

United’s CRJ550 is the world’s first 50-seat regional aircraft designed to offer first class seats and amenities. Originally designed to seat 70 plus passengers, United’s CRJ-550 configuration maximizes customer comfort and has revolutionized the regional flying experience with features like:

  • 10 seats in United FirstSM, 20 seats in Economy Plus®, and 20 economy seats
  • Space for every customer to bring a roller bag on board.
  • A self-serve refreshment center for United First customers, featuring a wide assortment of pre-packaged snacks and beverages.
  • More overall legroom per seat than any other 50-seat aircraft flown by a U.S. airline.
  • The ability to stay connected while inflight with United Wi-Fi.
  • Complimentary personal device entertainment service, which enables passengers to view hundreds of movies and television shows in flight.

United is giving customers more choice than ever before when selecting their preferred onboard experience and providing MileagePlus® members more opportunity for upgrades. United will be flying its new 737-MAX-8 on 22 daily flights from the NYC-area. Featuring 16 United First seats and 54 Economy Plus seats – more than double the number of extra leg room seats offered by competing airlines on similar-sized aircraft. Customers have the opportunity to enjoy seatback entertainment in every seat, Bluetooth connectivity, larger overhead bins, and the industry’s fastest available Wi-Fi elevating the flying experience to a new standard.

United’s new shuttle service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Reagan National Airport will operate seven days a week, with 18 flights offering nearly hourly service between 6AM and 10PM, more frequency than any other airline.

The airline will also operate five daily flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Washington Dulles Airport. The new flights between LaGuardia Airport and Washington Dulles Airport will bring the daily flight count to nine and provide consistent service seven days a week between 6 AM and 10 PM.

United and SkyWest to drop Tallahassee, Florida

United Airlines’ partner SkyWest Airlines operating as a United Express carrier will discontinue service to various markets, including Tallahassee, after October 1, 2021.

United to pull out of Paine Field on October 5

Delivered on November 8, 2019

United Airlines has announced it will suspend the Denver – Everett (Paine Field) route on October 5. This was the only United Express route operated to PAE. It previously operated a route from PAE to the San Francisco hub.

PAE United Express flights are operated for United Airlines by SkyWest Airlines.

Alaska Airlines continues to operate out of Paine Field.

Top Copyright Photo: United Express-SkyWest Airlines Embraer ERJ 170-200LL (ERJ 175) N620UX (msn 17000824) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 953003.

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United to acquire 100 electric 19-seat ES-19 airliners from Heart Aerospace

United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has announced it, along with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Mesa Airlines, has invested in electric aircraft startup Heart Aerospace.

Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-19, a 19-seat electric aircraft that has the potential to fly customers up to 250 miles before the end of this decade. In addition to UAV’s investment, United Airlines has conditionally agreed to purchase 100 ES-19 aircraft, once the aircraft meet United’s safety, business and operating requirements.

 

 

Mesa Airlines, United’s key strategic partner in bringing electric aircraft into commercial service, has also agreed to add 100 ES-19 aircraft to its fleet, subject to similar requirements.

UAV is building a portfolio of companies that focus on innovative sustainability concepts and create the technologies and products necessary to build a carbon-neutral airline and reach United’s net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals. With this new agreement, United is deepening its bold commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 100% by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets, as well as enabling the growth of Heart Aerospace and participating in the development of aircraft that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from flying.

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UAV and BEV are among the first investors in Heart Aerospace, demonstrating confidence in Heart’s design and creating potential for Heart to fast track the ES-19 introduction to market as early as 2026.

By utilizing electric motors instead of jet engines, and batteries instead of jet fuel, Heart’s ES-19 aircraft will have zero operational emissions. Seating 19 passengers, the ES-19 aircraft will also be larger than any of its all-electric competitors and will be designed to operate on the same types of batteries used in electric cars.  Once operational, the ES-19 could operate on more than 100 of United’s regional routes out of most of its hubs. Some of these routes include Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Modesto City-County Airport (MOD).

Once operational, Heart’s ES-19 could give customers access to the convenience of flight without contributing to carbon emissions that cause climate change.