Boeing and United Airlines announced early Tuesday the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing an additional 200 737 MAX jets, including 150 for the largest member of the family, the 737-10, and 50 for the airplane that serves the heart of the single-aisle market, the 737-8. The new purchase positions United's fleet for growth and accelerating demand for air travel.
The purchase increases United's order book for the fuel-efficient, single-aisle family to 380 airplanes, including 30 that have been delivered. Today's agreement also includes the purchase of Boeing 737 MAX training simulator data packages to support United's pilot training programs.
Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita manufactures the fuselage for the 737.
