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Mar 13, 2023, 08:00 ET From the Sea to the Sky: United Invests $5 Million in Algae-based Fuel Producer Viridos

United wants to turn microalgae into SAF through the first new investment of its recently announced UAV Sustainable Flight FundSM since its launch:...

Mar 07, 2023, 10:00 ET United Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

United will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 14, beginning at 7:50 a.m. CT / 8:50 a.m. ET. The live webcast will...

Mar 02, 2023, 08:00 ET United Names Oscar the Grouch as First Chief Trash Officer

United launches first-of-its-kind consumer education campaign focused on driving awareness of the benefit of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Oscar's...

Feb 22, 2023, 10:30 ET United and Virgin Australia to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride on Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

United Airlines is partnering with Virgin Australia to connect U.S. travelers to the world's largest celebration of Pride in Sydney with a special...

Feb 21, 2023, 08:00 ET United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund

Investment vehicle supports start-ups focused on the reduction of carbon emissions in aviation through sustainable aviation fuel research, technology ...

Feb 20, 2023, 08:00 ET United Makes It Easier for Families to Sit Together

United today announced an improved family seating policy that makes it easier than ever for children under 12-years old to sit next to an adult in...

Feb 16, 2023, 10:00 ET United Airlines to Present at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference

United will present at the Barclays Industrial Select Conference on Thursday, February 23, beginning at 8:45 a.m. CT / 9:45 a.m. ET. The live webcast ...

Jan 31, 2023, 08:30 ET United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Form Joint Venture to Develop New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Using Ethanol

United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. today announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel ...

Jan 25, 2023, 10:00 ET United Celebrates Historic First Graduating Class of Flight Academy Pilots

Inaugural class puts airline on path towards training about 5,000 new pilots at the flight school by 2030 with a goal of at least half being women or ...

Jan 17, 2023, 16:00 ET United Airlines Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results: Achieved 9.1% Pre-tax Margin Ahead of Schedule in Q4

United Airlines (UAL) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results. The company exceeded adjusted operating margin1 guidance in ...

Jan 17, 2023, 08:00 ET United Opens Expanded and Newly Renovated Global Inflight Training Center in Houston

$32 million expansion project doubles size of facility and features more classroom and training spaces, cabin and door trainers and a...

Jan 04, 2023, 10:35 ET United to Hold Webcast of Fourth-Quarter 2022 and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results

United will hold a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results on Wednesday, January 18 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ...

Dec 13, 2022, 06:30 ET United Airlines Unveils Historic Order to Purchase Up To 200 New Boeing Widebody Planes

Firm order for 100 new 787 Dreamliners - plus options to add 100 more - represents largest widebody aircraft order by a U.S. carrier in commercial...

Dec 01, 2022, 13:01 ET United Hires Maria Deacon as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

United Airlines today named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier's maintenance operations, ground...

Nov 30, 2022, 08:00 ET United Airlines Invests in Battery-Maker Natron Energy With Eye Toward Further Electrifying Ground Operations

United Airlines today announced a strategic equity investment in Natron Energy, a battery manufacturer whose sodium-ion batteries have the potential...

Nov 15, 2022, 09:00 ET United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery

Today, United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel...

Nov 09, 2022, 09:00 ET United Brings Back Kids' Meals Onboard

United Airlines today announced the return of kids' meals onboard, just in time for holiday travel. From chicken tenders and grilled cheese to French ...

Nov 07, 2022, 08:00 ET United Customers Can Grab-and-Go at New Airport Club in Denver

United today announced it opened a new club concept at Denver International Airport designed for busy travelers who want to grab a snack, beverage or ...

Nov 02, 2022, 08:05 ET United Launches Calibrate: Apprenticeship Program to Grow and Diversify Aircraft Technician Pipeline

United Airlines today announced the launch of Calibrate, an in-house apprenticeship program that will help grow and diversify its pipeline of...

Oct 26, 2022, 08:00 ET United and Jaguar Launch the First All-Electric Gate-to-Gate Airport Transfer Service in the U.S.

United Airlines and Jaguar North America today launched the first gate-to-gate airport transfer service powered by an all-electric fleet in the U.S....

Oct 18, 2022, 16:05 ET United Airlines Third Quarter Financial Results Solidly Beat Expectations; Expects Q4 Adjusted Operating Margin to Exceed 2019

United Airlines (UAL) today reported third quarter 2022 financial results, beating expectations on top-line operating revenue, unit costs and...

Oct 12, 2022, 08:00 ET United Continues Transatlantic Leadership with Debut of 2023 Summer Schedule

United Airlines today continued its transatlantic leadership among U.S. carriers with the debut of the airline's 2023 summer schedule that includes...

Sep 30, 2022, 10:00 ET United to Hold Webcast of Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results

United will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2022 financial results on Wednesday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET. A live,...

Sep 23, 2022, 09:00 ET United Names Jonathan Ireland Senior Vice President of Finance

United Airlines today named Jonathan Ireland senior vice president of finance, overseeing the carrier's $40 billion operating cost structure and $5...

Sep 14, 2022, 13:37 ET United and Emirates Expand Market Presence Through New Agreement

United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline's network and give their customers easier access...