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The Boeing 757 has been United Airlines' transatlantic workhorse for more than three decades.
United Airlines will replace its aging Boeing 757 transatlantic fleet with the Airbus A321XLR.
KEY POINTS
- The A321XLR offers 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared to the 757, improving efficiency.
- United's A321XLRs will feature a new three-class cabin, including lie-flat Polaris suites.
- Certification delays have pushed United's first A321XLR delivery from 2024 to early 2026.
- The A321XLR enables United to serve smaller European cities previously unreachable by narrowbodies.
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