SEATTLE, Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and leasing company Avolon have finalized an order for six
787-9 Dreamliners and five additional 737 MAX 9s, valued at more
than $2.1 billion at list prices.
Avolon announced a commitment to purchase the airplanes during the
2014 Farnborough Airshow in July.
This marks Avolon's first order for the super-efficient 787
Dreamliner and will increase the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 20
airplanes.
"We're excited that Avolon has shown confidence in both the 787
and 737 MAX," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO
Ray Conner. "It's clear the leasing
market sees the value of these airplanes, and we're proud to
provide them through our partnership with Avolon."
The 787-9 complements and extends the 787 family. With the
fuselage stretched by 20 feet (6 m) over the 787-8, the 787-9 can
fly more passengers and cargo farther with the same exceptional
environmental performance: 20 percent less fuel use and 20
percent fewer emissions than similarly sized airplanes, as well as
passenger-pleasing features.
The 737 MAX has surpassed 2,200 orders from 47 customers
worldwide. The largest in the 737 MAX family, the 737 MAX 9 offers
the best fuel-efficiency per seat and will be 7 percent per trip
less expensive to operate than its competitor, the A321neo. The 737
MAX 9 provides versatile growth capacity for airlines needing
larger single-aisle options in their fleet.
Contact:
Doug Alder
Boeing Communications
+1 206-544-1814
doug.alder-jr@boeing.com
SOURCE Boeing