How A $175 Million Engine Dispute Quietly Killed United Airlines’ 45-Jet Airbus A350 Order

Earlier this year, United Airlines signaled the removal of the Airbus A350-900 aircraft type from its order book. As per the SEC 10-K filing, this decision was made on the basis that the engine manufacturer for the aircraft type had breached a contract. Due to this, the airline is now in dispute with the OEM, asking for the $175 million the carrier paid as a prepayment, along with an additional sum.

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