United Airlines orders 50 Airbus A321XLR jets to replace Boeing 757 fleet, expected delivery in 2025.

United Airlines ordered 50 Airbus A321XLR jets to replace its aging Boeing 757 fleet. The A321XLR, launched in 2019, offers up to 5,400 miles of nonstop flight range. Delivery of the new aircraft is expected in December 2025. United's Senior VP of Global Network Planning and Alliances, Patrick Quayle, stated the A321XLR will take over the 757's routes and open new ones, primarily for international flights.

August 25, 2024
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