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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

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

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

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

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

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United and JetBlue enable reciprocal revenue bookings and loyalty redemptions on each other's sites

2026-02-10T13:15:45.787681-08:00

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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 and JetBlue enable reciprocal revenue bookings and loyalty redemptions on each other's sites Starting this week United Airlines and JetBlue activated reciprocal revenue bookings on each other's websites and apps and expanded Blue Sky loyalty earning and redemption, allowing customers to purchase partner-operated flights with cash or points. The move stitches JetBlue's leisure network onto United's broader domestic and international footprint.

2026-02-10T13:15:45.787681-08:00

United and JetBlue enable reciprocal revenue bookings and loyalty redemptions on each other's sites

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American starts construction of expanded Admirals Club at Chicago O'Hare (Terminal 3, Concourse L) American Airlines has begun construction on a significantly larger Admirals Club in Terminal 3, Concourse L at Chicago O'Hare; the existing Concourse L lounge will remain open during works. The expansion is the latest tangible escalation in the carriers' ongoing contest for hub dominance at ORD.

2026-02-10T03:53:56.310084-08:00

American starts construction of expanded Admirals Club at Chicago O'Hare (Terminal 3, Concourse L)

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United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles United Airlines will introduce its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner fitted with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles, marking the carrier's initial in‑service rollout of the upgraded long‑haul premium cabin. The arrival provides the first public demonstration of United's refreshed Polaris configuration on a Dreamliner.

2026-02-09T12:52:46.723775-08:00

United to introduce first 787 with next‑generation Polaris Suites at Washington Dulles

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United flight attendants reject tentative deal as airline offers pay hikes to win acceptance of new scheduling system Seventy-one percent of United Airlines flight attendants voted to reject a tentative contract, reopening negotiations over proposed scheduling reforms and pay. United has offered immediate pay increases to persuade crew to accept a controversial new scheduling system while talks resume.

2026-02-08T07:06:00.918764-08:00

United flight attendants reject tentative deal as airline offers pay hikes to win acceptance of new scheduling system

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

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

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

United and JetBlue enable reciprocal revenue bookings and loyalty redemptions on each other's sites

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