United CEO blasts Rolls-Royce over contract dispute, questions supplier commitment (UAL:NASDAQ)
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United Airlines CEO Rips Into Rolls-Royce for Lack of Support
United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby tore into engine supplier Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc at an annual gathering of industry executives, blasting the UK company for what he called a lack of support as the two companies tussle over a major aircraft order.
Scott Kirby publicly criticizes Rolls-Royce. The background is a dispute with the engine manufacturer over an A350 order.
United CEO Says Engine Shortages Will Be ‘Biggest Constraint’ in Near Future
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United CEO Slams Rolls-Royce as Engine Crisis Grounds Hundreds of Jets - The Bulkhead Seat
United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby delivered a scathing public criticism of Rolls-Royce during the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. He accused the British engine manufacturer of providing inadequate support to airline customers while benefiting from a monopoly position on key aircraft programs. Speaking during a panel discussion, Kirby contrasted Rolls-Royce with rival engi…
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