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<text id=90TT2834>
<title>
Oct. 29, 1990: Business Notes:Aircraft
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<history>
TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1990
Oct. 29, 1990 Can America Still Compete?
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<article>
<source>Time Magazine</source>
<hdr>
BUSINESS, Page 85
Business Notes
AIRCRAFT
Cleared for Takeoff
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<body>
<p> Boeing launched its new 777 jet with a supersonic deal last
week when United Airlines became the first customer for the
advanced twin-engine plane. In the largest purchase of
commercial aircraft ever, United placed $22 billion worth of
orders and options on 128 Boeing jets, including 68 777s. The
deal will enable Boeing to mount full-scale production of its
first new jetliner since it began selling its 757 and 767
models in 1978.
</p>
<p> The 777 will seat some 360 passengers and will have an
extra-wide wingspan to give it a 4,800-mile range. The new jet
will have optional fold-up wing tips that will enable it to
park at existing airport gates.
</p>
<p> The deal came one week after directors of UAL, United's
parent company, rejected the latest union bid to acquire the
airline. The order indicated that United was eager to expand
its routes and put the takeover fight behind it.
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</article>
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