United Airlines to purchase at least 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday that it has agreed to purchase 787 Dreamliners from Boeing Co. , with the option to purchase 100 more. The agreement is "the largest widebody order by a U.S. carrier in commercial aviation history," according to United's press release. Boeing shares are up 2.7% in premarket trading, while United's are up 0.9%. United anticipates that it will take delivery of the plans between 2024 and 2032. "The firm order for 787 aircraft addresses United's...