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United Orders 300 GE GEnx Engines to Power New Boeing 787s; Set to Become Largest GEnx Operator

United Airlines has selected GE Aerospace's GEnx turbofans to power its incoming Boeing 787 Dreamliners, signing for 300 engines that will make the carrier the world's largest GEnx operator. The agreement extends United's partnership with GE and secures propulsion ahead of 787 deliveries.

2026-02-16T09:13:04.113782-08:00

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O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances

2026-02-17T07:56:18.796044-08:00

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United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, taking GEnx-powered fleet past 200

2026-02-16T06:14:53.953393-08:00

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United says it does not expect to take 45 A350‑900s amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00

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O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances Chicago O'Hare faced major operational disruption as 378 delays and 10 cancellations hit carriers including United, American, SkyWest and Spirit; the situation could worsen after pilots were advised to refuse LAHSO (land-and-hold-short) clearances on safety grounds, removing a key runway capacity tool.

2026-02-17T07:56:18.796044-08:00

O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances

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United Orders 300 GE GEnx Engines to Power New Boeing 787s; Set to Become Largest GEnx Operator United Airlines has selected GE Aerospace's GEnx turbofans to power its incoming Boeing 787 Dreamliners, signing for 300 engines that will make the carrier the world's largest GEnx operator. The agreement extends United's partnership with GE and secures propulsion ahead of 787 deliveries.

2026-02-16T09:13:04.113782-08:00

United Orders 300 GE GEnx Engines to Power New Boeing 787s; Set to Become Largest GEnx Operator

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United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, taking GEnx-powered fleet past 200 GE Aerospace announced on Feb. 16, 2026 that United Airlines has ordered 300 GEnx engines — including spares — to power its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement will increase United’s GEnx-equipped 787 fleet to more than 200 aircraft.

2026-02-16T06:14:53.953393-08:00

United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, taking GEnx-powered fleet past 200

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Israeli amputee veteran sues United Airlines, alleging failure to provide required airport assistance An Israeli veteran has sued United Airlines for negligence, alleging airport staff failed to provide required assistance after his amputation. The lawsuit contends the carrier breached its duty of care to passengers with disabilities and seeks damages for the veteran's alleged harm and distress.

2026-02-15T07:35:36.977935-08:00

Israeli amputee veteran sues United Airlines, alleging failure to provide required airport assistance

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United says it does not expect to take 45 A350‑900s amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce United Airlines told regulators it does not expect to take delivery of 45 Airbus A350‑900s it has held since 2009 after a contractual dispute with Rolls‑Royce over Trent XWB maintenance and a $175 million claim. The carrier removed post‑2026 A350 commitments and says it will not retire 777s.

2026-02-13T04:07:18.874980-08:00

United says it does not expect to take 45 A350‑900s amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

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Brazil approves United’s $100M investment in Azul, clearing way for deeper U.S.–Brazil airline ties Brazil's regulators have approved United Airlines' $100 million investment in Azul, removing a key regulatory hurdle and enabling closer commercial and financial ties between the U.S. carrier and the Brazilian airline. The move supports Azul's restructuring and recapitalization under U.S. Chapter 11.

2026-02-12T14:14:36.639272-08:00

Brazil approves United’s $100M investment in Azul, clearing way for deeper U.S.–Brazil airline ties

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Republic transfers 2.7M shares (~$51.7M) to United in debt‑forgiveness settlement Republic Airways Holdings transferred just over 2.7 million shares — valued at about $51.7 million — to United Airlines as part of a debt‑forgiveness settlement, effectively converting an outstanding obligation into equity consideration between the regional carrier and its major airline partner.

2026-02-12T11:36:22.754066-08:00

Republic transfers 2.7M shares (~$51.7M) to United in debt‑forgiveness settlement

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NTSB: ATC failed to relay turbulence report; three United cabin crew seriously injured on UA1890 The NTSB found air traffic controllers did not pass a turbulence report from a preceding aircraft to the crew of United flight UA1890, a Boeing 777 arriving Newark from Los Angeles in February 2024, resulting in severe injuries to three flight attendants.

2026-02-11T12:35:29.437845-08:00

NTSB: ATC failed to relay turbulence report; three United cabin crew seriously injured on UA1890

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United Orders 300 GE GEnx Engines to Power New Boeing 787s; Set to Become Largest GEnx Operator

O'Hare delays spike as pilots urged to refuse LAHSO clearances

United orders 300 GE GEnx engines for new Boeing 787s, taking GEnx-powered fleet past 200

United says it does not expect to take 45 A350‑900s amid $175M dispute with Rolls‑Royce

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