The very first Boeing 777 delivered to United Airlines (N777UA) back in 1995 made its final flight yesterday, heading to Victorville for retirement on November 29th, 2025. After 30 years of service, this aircraft was seen many times on Airline Videos Live over the past year. pic.twitter.com/tjGNjSihsy
— AIRLINE VIDEOS (@airlinevideos) November 30, 2025
Chicago, April 21 – United Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers by fleet size, is reportedly considering the retirement of its Boeing 767 and 777 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy, with potential phase-outs beginning as early as May 2025. This development aligns with the airline’s “United Next” initiative, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, which emphasizes operational efficiency, fuel savings, and an enhanced passenger experience through a younger, more advanced fleet. As of April 2025, United operates a mainline fleet of 1,020 aircraft, including 53 Boeing 767s and 96 Boeing 777s, which are among the oldest in its portfolio, with average ages of approximately 26-27 years for the 767s and 22 years for the 777s. These aging wide-body jets, while historically reliable, face increasing maintenance costs and operational challenges that make their retirement a strategic consideration.
https://www.aeronewsjournal.com/2025/04/united-airlines-plans-retirement-of.html