Aug 24, 2020 · Four years later, in 2013, United Airlines altered its order for the Airbus A350 aircraft. The carrier converted United's order for 25 Airbus A350-900s from 2009 into Airbus A350-1000s. Plus, United added ten firm orders of the type taking its overall order book to 35 for the Airbus A350-1000.

There were 632 A350 aircraft in service with 44 operators as of March 20, 2025. The top 10 largest operators are Singapore Airlines (65), Qatar Airways (58), Cathay Pacific (48), Air France (35), Delta Air Lines (35), Air China (30), Lufthansa (30), Turkish Airlines (25), Japan Airlines (24) and Ethiopian Airlines (23).

Oct 6, 2023 · United Airlines has deferred the delivery of its Airbus A350 orders multiple times, with the first plane now expected to arrive no earlier than 2030. The airline has instead focused on expanding its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with an additional 50 aircraft recently ordered.

This article lists the orders and deliveries for the Airbus A350 family, currently produced by Airbus. The A350 family has 1,381 firm orders from 60 customers, of which Turkish Airlines is the largest with 110 orders. A total of 651 aircraft have been delivered as of March 2025. [1] In June 2023, the A350 family aircraft reached 1,000 orders. [1]

Nov 11, 2023 · United Airlines' A350 order is essential for Airbus to establish a strong foothold in the US market, challenging Boeing's dominance. The success of high-profile widebody programs is often what defines aerospace manufacturers.

United Airlines has increased the number of A350 XWB aircraft it will bring into its fleet, updating and expanding its previously existing order for 35 A350-1000 to 45 A350-900 widebody aircraft to replace older, less efficient aircraft, supporting future growth at the airline.

Jan 26, 2025 · United Airlines’ fleet modernization with the Airbus A350 order is a strategic maneuver designed to bolster its competitive edge in the aviation market. The transition towards a more modern fleet reflects a broader industry trend where airlines aim to …

6 days ago · United Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers by fleet size, is reportedly considering the retirement of its Boeing 767 and 777 aircraft as par. ... United’s order of 45 Airbus A350-900s, slated for delivery starting in 2030, is also anticipated to eventually replace the remaining 777- 200ERs. This fleet renewal not only enhances ...

Aug 24, 2020 · In late 2019, United Airlines announced that it was not taking delivery of an Airbus A350-900s until 2027. The planes were previously expected at the airline in 2022. United decided to defer the aircraft order alongside an order for 50 Airbus A321XLRs.

The agreement converts United's existing order for 25 A350-900s into A350-1000s and adds 10 firm orders for A350-1000s, giving the airline a total order of 35 aircraft.