The
The new planes, it said, will allow it to fly to additional European destinations from
"The new Airbus A321XLR aircraft is an ideal one-for-one replacement for the older, less-efficient aircraft currently operating between some of the most vital cities in our intercontinental network," said
The deal is valued at around
The airline also said it will defer delivery of its previous order for Airbus A350s until 2027 to "better align" with its needs.
The new aircraft is reported to lower overall fuel burn per seat by 30 percent compared to previous generations of the plan, which United said will aid it in minimizing its environmental impact as it attempts to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 percent by 2050 compared to 2005 levels.
Airbus said Wednesday that they are "delighted" by the deal that is further endorsement of the aircraft's range, payload and fuel efficiency.
"The exceptional versatility and performance of the A321XLR enable new operational efficiencies that flow to the airline's bottom line," Airbus Chief Commercial Officer
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