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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Davids Koenig | AP Airlines Writer

United places huge order with Boeing to replace aging planes

United Airlines is making waves with a huge order for new planes. (AP file)

United Airlines said Tuesday it ordered 100 new Boeing 787s, a large, twin-aisle jetliner, to replace planes that are nearing retirement age and allow United to expand its international routes.

United also added to its order book for the smaller Boeing 737 Max, which is used on domestic flights.

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