Malaysia Airlines Announce Order for 35 Next-Generation 737s
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 16, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines today announced the airline has ordered 35 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order is valued at more than $2.6 billion at current list prices. The airline also has acquired purchase rights for an additional 20 Next-Generation 737-800s.
Today's announcement was made at the Farnborough International Airshow by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson; Malaysia Airlines Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Tengku Azmil Zahruddin; and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President, Sales, South and Southeast Asia Dinesh Keskar.
The order, which brought the total number of Boeing 737s ordered past the 8,000th mark, was recently posted on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site attributed to an unidentified customer.
"Today we celebrate Malaysia Airlines as the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 family of operators, and we welcome this occasion to strengthen our long-term relationship with a valued partner," Carson said. "The selection of the Next-Generation 737 to support the airline's strategic fleet modernization plan reinforces the superior economics of the most fuel efficient single-aisle airplane operating in today's market."
The 737s will be fitted with Blended Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency by up to four percent, increase range, and reduce CO2 emissions and takeoff noise.
"This new fleet of Next-Generation 737-800s will replace our existing 737-400 fleet, allowing Malaysia Airlines to expand to points which were not previously economically viable and will create a strong platform for the airline to profitably grow," said Azmil. "This supports our aim towards usage of more agile and fuel-efficient aircraft for our core network in the ASEAN region, including the domestic sector in Malaysia and the fast growing economies of China and India."
The digitally designed Next-Generation 737 is the most technologically advanced airplane family in the single-aisle market. The 737-800, which can seat from 162 to 189 passengers, is 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds) lighter, can fly 481 kilometers (260 nautical miles) farther and 335 meters (1,100 feet) higher while carrying 12 more passengers than the competing model.
14 Jul 2008 - FlyDubai, Dubai's new low-cost airline orders 50 737-800s
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 14, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Dubai's recently launched low-cost airline FlyDubai today announced an order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s at the Farnborough Air Show. Valued at approximately $3.74 billion at current list prices, the order will be added to Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site at the next regularly scheduled update. FlyDubai has substitution rights to convert its 737-800 orders to 737-900ERs (extended range) in the future.
"The Boeing Next-Generation 737 is ideally suited to our mission to bring some two billion regional inhabitants affordable, efficient and flexible travel options to and from Dubai," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman of the new low-cost airline. "FlyDubai will be the first step for a new set of passengers seeking out high-demand tourist destinations in the Gulf States and surrounding countries, while bringing connectivity to all parts of the globe."
The Dubai government initially formed FlyDubai in March. Since then, the airline has been building a business model based on flexible flight operations with a high degree of interactivity with its customers, giving them greater control in booking flights and tailoring their in-flight services. The low-cost airline's operations will be entirely separate from Emirates Airline and Group.
Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer CEO Jim McNerney hosted a ceremonial signing and press conference held at the air show.
"Our relationship with the UAE is something we truly value and have worked to strengthen over time," McNerney said. "Today's order is the result of a thorough analysis of the contributions the Next-Generation 737 can make to FlyDubai's innovative business model. We foresee the unmatched efficiency and operability of this incredible airplane bringing the same success to our partners in Dubai as it does to so many of the world's most successful low-cost carriers."
One hundred sixteen customers have ordered more than 4,800 Next-Generation 737s. Boeing has more than 2,200 unfilled orders for the Next-Generation 737 valued at more than $160 billion at current list prices.
19 Feb 2008 - Lion Air order a further 50 737-900ERs
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Jakarta-based Lion Air today announced an
order for 56 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. This order,
valued at more than $4.4 billion at current list prices, brings Lion Air's
combined orders for the 737-900ER to 178. Additionally, the airline acquired
purchase rights for an additional 50 737-900ERs.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President, Sales, Dinesh Keskar and Lion Air
Founder and President Director Rusdi Kirana announced the order at the Singapore
Air Show.
"The Next-Generation 737 is the right airplane for our airline, our customers
and our growing route structure," Kirana said. "Lion Air is committed to growing
its fleet with fuel-efficient, reliable and technologically advanced aircraft,
while offering its passengers the best service and lowest fares in the market."
Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Lion Air announced
the initial order for 30 of the newest 737 model. All of Lion Air's airplanes
will be equipped with performance-enhancing Blended Winglets, which improve fuel
efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 4 percent.
"Lion Air, the world's largest operator of the 737-900ER, is leveraging the
Next-Generation 737's unmatched economics, reliability and overall value to
deliver superior service for its customers," Keskar said. "We look forward to
growing our relationship with this most valued customer for many years to come."
The 737-900ER incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat rear-pressure
bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class
layout. Aerodynamic and structural design changes - including strengthened
wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading- and trailing-edge
flap systems, optional Blended Winglets, and auxiliary fuel tanks - will allow
the 737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to
3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km).
The 737-900ER has substantial economic advantages over competing models,
including 6 percent lower operating costs per trip and 4 percent lower operating
costs per seat than its competitor -- which is more than 9,550 pounds (4,340 kg)
heavier. The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and
will share the same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation
737 series models.
To date, eight customers have placed orders for 227 Next-Generation
737-900ERs. The 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner in history, with
more than 7,700 orders from more than 245 customers around the world. Boeing has
more than 2,000 unfilled orders for the airplane with a value exceeding $145
billion at current list prices.
Lion Air received the first 737-900ER in April 2007 when the airplane was
delivered in a special dual paint scheme that combined the Lion Air lion on the
vertical stabilizer and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage. The airline
has received a total of nine 737-900ERs to date. Lion Air operates an all-Boeing
fleet and is the largest low-fare airline in Asia, with traffic approaching 1
million passengers per month since the airline began operations in June 2000.
16 Oct 2007 - Jet Airways Complete Order for 20 737s
SEATTLE, Oct. 16, 2007 -- The Boeing Company and Mumbai-based Jet Airways,
India's largest private airline, today announced they have finalized an order
for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at nearly $1.5 billion at
current list prices.
"Today's announcement reflects our continuing efforts to be the industry
leader by combining superior service with reliable, comfortable and efficient
operations," said Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways. "The 737 has proved to
be a reliable and efficient aircraft on our network and has provided economic
value for our airline and comfortable travel for our passengers."
All 20 737-800s will be equipped with performance-enhancing Blended Winglets,
which improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 4 percent. Jet
Airways currently operates a fleet of 50 Classic and Next-Generation Boeing
737-400/-700/-800/-900 airplanes.
"Since Jet Airways began operations in 1993, the airline has continued to
offer its passengers value by adding routes and frequencies while providing a
positive flying experience for its customers," said Dinesh Keskar, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes vice president of Sales. "This order validates the superior
economics the 737 offers and we value Jet Airways' continuing endorsement of
Boeing jetliners."
Jet Airways has one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world, with an
average fleet age of just under five years. The airline operates more than 340
daily flights to 53 destinations throughout India and internationally, including
the United States, Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri
Lanka, Thailand and Katmandu.
The 737-800 is the most popular member of the Next-Generation 737 family,
with more than 2,400 airplanes ordered. The 737-800's market success is
confirmed by air finance investors, who consistently rank it as the most
preferred airplane due to its wide market base, superior performance efficiency
and lowest operating costs in its class. As of Sept. 30, Boeing had received
orders for more than 4,100 Next-Generation 737s, and has unfilled orders for
nearly 1,800 airplanes worth more than $125 billion at current list prices.
30 Aug 2007 - OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Norwegian Air Shuttle AS on Thursday
announced a deal to buy 42 new Boeing 737-800 airliners worth $3.1 billion (€2.3
billion), with an option to buy 42 more.
The low-cost airline, which operates under the name Norwegian, said the order
is the biggest for 737 aircraft received by Boeing in Europe this year.
"These new aircraft will strengthen Norwegian's position in the Norwegian,
Nordic and European markets," said the airline's managing director Bjoern Kjos.
"These aircraft are also significantly more environmentally friendly than the
ones we use today."
The aircraft have 189 seats and Norwegian said they cut fuel consumption by
33 percent compared to the oldest aircraft in the airline's fleet.
A news release said the planes will be delivered at the rate of up to 10 per
year between 2009 and 2014, and that it had organized financing from a variety
of sources, without releasing details.
"With these planes, we can fly longer distances, and thus look at new and
interesting routes," said Kjos.
Norwegian's shares rose 0.85 percent to 119 kroner (US$20.17, euro14.87) in
early trading on the Oslo stock exchange following the announcement.
Norwegian has rapidly expanded after changing its business model in 2002 from
being a domestic commuter airline to a low-cost airline with destinations in
Norway and abroad, challenging the Norwegian branch of the Scandinavian Airlines
System, which then operated as SAS Braathens. Last year, Norwegian carried 5.1
million passengers.
"When we started in 2002, we wouldn't even have dreamed of this," said Kjos.
"We have come much farther than we ever thought."
The new order comes in addition to 11 leased 737-800s Norwegian ordered in
May, the news release said
MOSCOW, Russia, Aug. 23, 2007 -- Boeing and Atlant-Soyuz announced
today at the 2007 Moscow Air Show that the Moscow-based carrier is the customer
for four Next Generation 737-700s.
The order, worth $249 million at 2007 list
prices, was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in
2006 and is accounted for in 2006 order totals.
Atlant-Soyuz is one of the largest charter carriers in Russia. Currently the
airline offers scheduled domestic and international charter flights from its
base airport, Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport. Atlant-Soyuz is an
official carrier for the Government of Moscow.
"The key factors in our purchase decision were the 737-700's superior range
-- enhanced further for Atlant-Soyuz with efficiency-enhancing Blended Winglets
-- and its industry-leading dispatch reliability," said Valery Menitsky,
chairman of the board of directors of Atlant-Soyuz. Atlant-Soyuz recently added
two leased 737 Classic airplanes to its fleet.
"Boeing's Next-Generation 737 is the most capable aircraft available to
enable Atlant-Soyuz to grow its business in today's competitive market
environment," said Craig Jones, vice president of International Sales, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "The 737-700 will help Atlant-Soyuz serve its customers
with the highest degree of efficiency, reliability and passenger satisfaction."
The Next-Generation 737 family is the most technologically advanced airplane
family in the single-aisle market. Air finance investors continue to confirm the
Next-Generation 737's market success by consistently ranking it as the most
preferred airplane due to its wide market base, superior performance efficiency
and lowest operating costs in its class.
More than 100 customers have ordered more than 4,000 Next-Generation 737s.
Boeing has unfulfilled Next-Generation 737 orders in excess of 1,650 airplanes
worth more than $118 billion at current list prices.
SEATTLE, Aug. 02, 2007 -- Boeing today confirmed that Canadian
low-fare carrier WestJet ordered 20 Next-Generation 737s to add to the airline's
all-737 fleet.
The order is for 737-700s with conversion rights to 737-800s if
desired.
WestJet, based in Calgary, Alberta, was one of the most profitable airlines
in North America in 2006. It has consistently recorded over 15 percent annual
growth as it expanded its routes across North America and the Caribbean. Founded
in 1996, the airline currently operates 67 Next-Generation 737s. With today's
order, WestJet's fleet will grow to 108 leased or purchased Next-Generation
737s. Forty-one remain to be delivered.
SEATTLE, Aug. 02, 2007 -- AeroSvit-Ukrainian Airlines is ordering up to 14
Boeing 737-800 airplanes.
The Kiev-based carrier signed an order for
seven 737s valued at $523 million at list prices, and secured purchase rights
for another seven. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified
customer.
AeroSvit will equip the airplanes with fuel-saving Blended Winglets. This
order marks AeroSvit's first direct purchase from Boeing since the carrier was
founded in 1994. All-Boeing operator AeroSvit will gradually replace its fleet
of 13 737 Classic airplanes with the Next-Generation 737s, today's most
technologically advanced single-aisle commercial jetliner.
"This order is significant for Ukrainian aviation. It demonstrates dedicated
execution of our replacement strategy and is an indicator of Ukraine's current
economic development and progress as an important player in international
business and tourism," said Aron Mayberg, director general of AeroSvit. "Boeing
demonstrated in-depth knowledge of our business and, with the Next-Generation
737, presented a compelling solution to our future needs. We look forward to
continuing our excellent cooperation."
"Travel to and from Ukraine is prospering, along with the rest of Eastern
Europe. AeroSvit is showing a keen sense of business by preparing now for future
growth," said Craig Jones, vice president of Sales, Russia/CIS, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. " The Next-Generation 737's improved capabilities and
economics will allow AeroSvit to offer passengers greater comfort and
affordability and more reliable on-time service."
The 737 is the most successful commercial airplane family in history, with
more than 7,000 orders. Boeing has more than 1,500 unfilled orders for the Next
Generation 737 worth over $100 billion.
LE BOURGET, France, June 18, 2007 -- The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based
Lion Air today announced that the airline has ordered an additional 40 737-900ER
(Extended Range) airplanes.
Valued at more than $3 billion at list prices,
today's announcement brings Lion Air's combined orders for the 737-900ER to 100.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson, Lion Air founder
and President Director Rusdi Kirana, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice
President, Sales, Dinesh Keskar announced the order at a special event at the
Paris Air Show. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified
customer.
"We are thrilled that Lion Air has chosen the Next-Generation 737 to play a
key role in its plans for growth and market leadership," Carson said. "Lion
Air's selection of the 737 to support its strategic expansion and fleet
modernization validates the superior economics and value the 737s offers to
airlines. It is the most efficient single-aisle airplane operating in today's
market."
The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family,
increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying
farther.
"Today's announcement is a great achievement for Lion Air as we are the
world's largest operator of the 737-900ER," said Kirana. "The 737 is the right
plane to support our growing route structure throughout Southeast Asia."
Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Lion Air announced
the initial order for 30 of the newest 737 model. In July 2006, the airline
announced an additional order for 30 737-900ERs. Lion Air received the first
737-900ER in April when the airplane was delivered in a special dual paint
scheme that combined the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing
livery colors on the fuselage. The airline will receive a total of seven
737-900ERs in 2007.
The 737-900ER incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat, rear-pressure
bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class
layout. Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including strengthened wings,
a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap
systems, optional Blended Winglets, and auxiliary fuel tanks will allow the
737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200
nautical miles (5,900 km).
The 737-900ER, with two auxiliary tanks, will have substantial economic
advantages over competing models, including 7 percent lower operating costs per
trip and 6 percent lower operating costs per seat, and 400 nautical miles more
range than the A321, which is more than 9,620 pounds (4,370 kg) heavier. The
737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and will share the
same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation 737 series
models.
As of May 31, 2007, eight customers have placed orders for 169
Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner in
history, with more than 7,000 orders to more than 240 customers around the
world. Boeing has more than 1,500 unfilled orders for the airplane with a value
exceeding $100 billion at current list prices.
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