Air TransportUnited Airlines CEO details failed merger approach to American AirlinesScott Kirby outlines his perspective after American Airlines declines to pursue combinationApril 27, 2026Read more
Air TransportAmerican Airlines rejects merger idea with United, citing antitrust concernsCarrier says combination would be “negative for competition and for consumers” after reports of proposal discussed with Trump administrationApril 18, 2026Read more
Air TransportHow large could a combined United–American airline become?Fleet data and operational metrics point to an unprecedented scale in the U.S. marketApril 15, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited CEO floats potential merger with American Airlines, reports sayProposal discussed with US officials could create a 3,000-aircraft giant but faces major regulatory hurdlesApril 14, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited plans to take delivery of more than 250 aircraft by April 2028US airline introduces new premium cabins, aircraft variants and fleet upgrades across networkMarch 24, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited begins replacing Guam-based 737-800 fleet with 737 MAX 8 aircraftNarrowbody transition to be completed by end of 2026, with initial routes including Tokyo Narita, Ulaanbaatar and KororMarch 20, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited Airlines’ long-delayed A350 order cast into doubt by Rolls-Royce disputeEngine contract row raises new uncertainty over 45-aircraft commitment, according to reportFebruary 13, 2026Read more
Air TransportUnited Airlines converts part of Boeing 787-9 order to larger 787-10Move aligns widebody fleet with higher-density long-haul markets, deliveries to begin in 2028January 18, 2026Read more
Air TransportUS carriers restore Puerto Rico and Caribbean flights after airspace restrictions liftedUnited, Delta, and Frontier resume operations as FAA ends temporary flight bans imposed following US strikes on Venezuela.January 04, 2026Read more
Air TransportBrazil approves United Airlines’ US$100 million minority investment in AzulAntitrust clearance allows United to raise its stake to nearly 8% as part of Azul’s Chapter 11 processJanuary 02, 2026Read more