BUENOS AIRES, Argentina,
Dec. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Aerolíneas Argentinas today
celebrated the delivery and commercial debut of the first 737 MAX
airplane for the airline and for Latin
America.
Aerolíneas took delivery of the airplane, a MAX 8, in late
November and flew the first commercial flight about a week later
from Buenos Aires to Mendoza,
becoming the first in the region to operate the new and improved
737 airplane.
"Adding the 737 MAX to our fleet is yet one more example of the
growth we are envisioning for our company," said Mario Dell´ Acqua,
President of Aerolíneas Argentinas. "We feel both proud and
responsible to continue working to deliver enhanced connectivity
and an elevated experience to our passengers."
Aerolíneas Argentinas is experiencing strong growth, with a 15
percent increase in passenger traffic in the past year, and a 22
percent increase since 2015. To support that growth, the airline
plans to take delivery of 12 MAX airplanes and use them on flights
regionally and, later in 2018, to the Caribbean.
"The 737 MAX 8 is a significant addition to Aerolíneas' fleet.
The MAX will enable the airline to continue to grow and win
market-share in the competitive single-aisle marketplace," said
Ricardo Cavero, vice president,
Latin America sales, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "It is a tremendous honor that Aerolíneas
Argentinas will be the first Latin American carrier to fly the 737
MAX, and we're confident the airplane's efficiency and reliability
will help meet their goals."
The 737 MAX is the fastest selling airplane in Boeing history,
surpassing 4,000 total orders to date. The MAX family 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 Aerolíneas Argentinas MAX 8 is configured for 170 passengers
and fly 3,515 nautical miles (6,510 kilometers).
About Aerolíneas Argentinas
Founded in 1950, Aerolíneas Argentinas is one of the leading
companies in South America. From
its bases in the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International
Airport in Buenos Aires,
Aerolíneas Argentinas flies to 22 international destinations in
America and Europe. Along with
Austral Lineas Aereas, Aerolíneas operates flights to 37
destinations in Argentina, flying
to more cities in the Argentine territory than any other airline.
Aerolíneas provides dynamic links between Argentina and the region through its
relaunched hub in Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The Airlines Group is
carrying out an ambitious fleet renewal program, which consists of
Airbus 330, Airbus 340, Boeing 737-700 / 800 and MAX and Embraer
190. Aerolíneas Argentinas is a member of the SkyTeam global
alliance since September 2012.
http://www.aerolineas.com.ar/
Contact:
Elizabeth Bieri
Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-465-2438
elizabeth.e.bieri@boeing.com
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