This Is Why There's NO Airbus A350 in the United Fleet!

This Is Why There's NO Airbus A350 in the United Fleet! == #fligtraject #airbus #airbusa350 #aviation === 00:00 Intro 00:42 United Once Bet Big on the A350 04:01 United Dropped A Bombshell 07:50 The Dreamliner Created a Trap 10:32 Politics === This Is Why There's NO Airbus A350 in the United Fleet! Ever noticed something strange about United Airlines’ massive long-haul fleet? While they fly nearly 200 Boeing 787s and 777s, you won’t see a single Airbus A350 in United livery. What makes this truly bizarre is that United actually ordered 45 of these advanced twin-engine jets! So, what happened to the multi-billion-dollar deal? In this episode of FligTraject, we uncover the perfect storm that kept the A350 out of United's fleet. Discover the explosive, multi-million-dollar legal battle between United and Rolls-Royce—the exclusive engine supplier for the A350—which completely shattered the partnership. We also dive into how the Boeing 787 Dreamliner created a "trap" by proving so successful and flexible that adding a new Airbus widebody family simply became too complex and costly. Finally, we look at the subtle "Buy American" political backdrop that reinforced United's final decision. Ultimately, what do you think was the biggest factor? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👉 Watch next:    • United Airlines' Boeing 777X Order Is Coming?   🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into aviation history!