Massive aircraft order solves just part of United’s fleet-renewal challenge

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Source: Pilar Wolfsteller/FlightGlobal

United Airlines bold order for 270 narrowbodies in June formed part of an ambitious seat upgauge and product enhancement plan. But as consultants René Armas Maes and Jonathan Norman write, achieving its ambitions depends on how the fleet renewal is implemented.

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