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United says it will not allow third-party AI assistants to complete flight bookings, citing privacy risks and concerns about complying with federal disclosure rules, such as confirming bags don't contain explosives. Agents can still display United flights to users, but cannot finalize purchases. CEO Scott Kirby said he does not want to introduce another intermediary into the booking process.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says Boom Supersonic will miss its 2029 target for delivering the first Overture supersonic jet. Meanwhile, Boom has opened a new Colorado factory to build 42-megawatt natural gas turbines called Superpower for AI data centers, aiming to deliver the first units by mid-2027 and scale to 50 turbines annually by 2029. The company says a shared turbine core, Sprint Core, will power both the Superpower unit and the Overture's Symphony engine, with first test firing planned before Thanksgiving.
Boom Supersonic is building a Colorado factory to make gas turbines for AI data centers even as its supersonic airliner program faces skepticism. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said in an October 28, 2026 podcast interview that Boom's stated 2029 target for delivering its first Overture jet 'is not going to happen,' predicting delays. United, American, and Japan Airlines have conditional, deposit-backed agreements to buy the Overture once it's commercially available.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby described two early jobs, including work as a Texas trucker, that shaped his leadership approach. He said these experiences taught him that giving people your time is one of the most valuable gifts a leader can offer, and that how you make people feel is what they remember most.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he deliberately limits his daily schedule, capping meetings at four hours, sleeping eight and a half hours a night, and spending roughly three hours reading. He argues that protecting time for reflection, rather than filling his calendar, is central to how he leads the airline.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says he limits his daily meeting load to a maximum of four hours and insists sessions be conversational rather than PowerPoint presentations read aloud. He instead dedicates roughly three hours each day to reading books, newspapers and magazines, after waking around 5:30 a.m. and exercising.
CNBC reported that the U.S. Treasury Department is considering tapping its roughly $950 billion General Account to help finance its bond buyback program. Senior Treasury officials did not specify how much of that fund would be used but confirmed it remains an option after Secretary Scott Bessent unexpectedly expanded the buyback effort last week. Treasury yields fell following the report.