SEATTLE, May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and Primera Air today announced an order for eight 737 MAX 9
airplanes, valued at more than $950
million at list prices. The agreement also includes purchase
rights for four additional 737 MAX 9s and a lease agreement for
eight more airplanes from Air Lease Corporation.
The 737 MAX 9 will form the backbone of the low-cost airline's
future as it seeks to commence flights between Europe and North
America. Primera Air plans to use the MAX 9's auxiliary fuel
tanks to lower trip costs and maximize the range to accommodate
flights connecting Europe to the
east coast of the U.S.
"The 737 MAX 9 will allow Primera Air to open up nonstop,
long-haul routes from Europe to
the U.S. with unmatched economics," said Andri M. Ingolfsson, President, Primera Air. "This aircraft has a lower per-seat
cost than the current wide body aircraft servicing the
transatlantic and the capabilities of this aircraft type will
change the economics of the industry. This will open up fantastic
possibilities for growth for Primera Air in the future."
"Primera Air's commitment is a major endorsement of the 737 MAX
9 and its ability to serve new transatlantic markets," said
Monty Oliver, vice president,
European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The MAX 9 will
provide Primera Air unmatched efficiency, range, reliability and
operating costs, while continuing to provide a premium on-board
experience for its passengers."
Primera Air is an all-Boeing carrier currently operating a fleet
of nine Next-Generation 737-700s and 737-800s with flights to more
than 70 airports in Europe.
Primera Air is part of the Primera Travel Group that operates
travel agencies and tour operating companies in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Estonia.
The 737 MAX family has been designed to offer customers
exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower
per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new
destinations in the single-aisle market. The MAX 8 and 9 will be
followed in 2019 by the smaller MAX 7 and higher capacity MAX 200,
while studies and customer discussions continue on further growing
the family.
The 737 MAX incorporates the latest technology CFM International
LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other
improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and
passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history,
accumulating more than 3,700 orders from 87 customers
worldwide.
Contact:
Keelan Morris
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+ 44(0)208 235 5664
keelan.j.morris@boeing.com
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