Behind the Veil of United’s New Aircraft Order

Jason Clampet

July 9th, 2021

United 737 MAX 9 interior

United made some news last week with its largest aircraft order, but there was more to the order than just the happy talk. Edward “Ned” Russell and Madhu Unnikrishnan discuss why United needed to upgrade its fleet, and why no one really knows when business travel will return (despite what they say).

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Jason Clampet

July 9th, 2021

Photo credit: The interior of a United 737 MAX 9.  United Airlines

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