United Airlines today announced an order to purchase 50 new Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The carrier plans to replace and retire their existing fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The new aircraft will also operate on select transatlantic routes. United expects to introduce Airbus A321XLR into international service in 2024, to serve destinations in Europe from its East Coast hubs in Newark/New York and Washington. 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 … Continue reading United Airlines to Order 50 Airbus A321XLR