United Airlines finalizes order for 25 787's

Boeing has finalized a contract with United Airlines to provide 25 787-8 Dreamliners with purchase options for an additional 50 aircraft.  The order is valued at around $4.2 billion.  Having served as the launch customer for the 777, United is most definitely an important customer for Boeing, and this order proves that the airline is still happy with flying Boeing aircraft.  The new fleet of Dreamliners are expected to replace United's older fleet of 747's and 767's that fly mostly international routes.

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