The Boeing 737 MAX 9 has become an integral part of United Airlines' fleet as it continues its ambitious network expansion and fleet renewal plans. According to data from ch-aviation, United has 79 MAX 9s and another 31 on order. That number is now larger, as yesterday, United announced it had converted a portion of its 737 MAX 10 order to MAX 9s.
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Why Are Turboprop Airliners So Rare In The US?
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- September 4, 2024
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In some countries, turboprop aircraft are commonplace. However, in the US, they seem to be far less common these days. Sure, there are a handful of US carriers out there operating turboprops. But, overall, have such aircraft not proved popular in this part of the world? Particularly as they have seen relative commercial success in other regions? Factors such as geography and passenger perceptions have all played a part.