(AOF) – United Airlines announced on Tuesday a giant order of 100 Boeing 787 with an option on 100 additional 737 MAX aircraft. According to the Wall Street Journal, the order is worth $30 billion at list price. The airline’s current orders for Boeing planes have topped 530, including more than 430 737 MAX planes.
“Through this investment in its future fleet, the 737 MAX and 787 will help United accelerate its fleet modernization and global growth strategy,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.