United asks pilots to take unpaid time off

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United Airlines is requesting its pilots to voluntarily take unpaid leave next month due to delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing.

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This issue highlights Boeing’s ongoing production problems and safety concerns, affecting growth plans for its airline customers.

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United’s anticipated flight hours for 2024 have decreased because of delayed deliveries of Boeing 787 and 737 planes, affecting various fleets.

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The airline had already planned to halt pilot hiring this spring due to these delays.

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United is expected to offer more unpaid leave opportunities to pilots during the summer and possibly into the fall.

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The airline had agreements to receive several Boeing 737 Max planes this year but will get fewer than expected.

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It also removed Boeing Max 10s from its delivery schedule due to certification delays and uncertainty.

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United’s CEO Scott Kirby has been vocal about Boeing’s delivery delays and production issues,

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exacerbated by recent incidents like a door plug malfunction on a Boeing 737 Max 9.

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Other airlines, such as Southwest and Alaska Airlines, are also facing challenges due to-

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Boeing’s delivery delays and have adjusted their hiring and capacity plans.

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Boeing’s CEO Dave Calhoun announced his departure at the end of the year amid these challenges and a leadership overhaul at the company.

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