NEW DELHI, Jan. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA]
and SpiceJet announced today a commitment for up to 205 airplanes
during an event in New Delhi.
Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737
MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order for 42 MAXs, 13 additional 737
MAXs which were previously attributed to an unidentified customer
on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website, as well as purchase
rights for 50 additional airplanes.
"The Boeing 737 class of aircraft has been the backbone of our
fleet since SpiceJet began, with its high reliability, low
operation economies and comfort," said Ajay
Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet. "With the
next generation of 737 and the 737 MAX we are sure that we can be
competitive and grow profitably."
SpiceJet, all-Boeing jet operator, placed its first order with
Boeing in 2005 for Next-Generation (NG) 737s and currently operates
32 737 NGs in its fleet.
"We are honored to build upon more than a decade of partnership
with SpiceJet with their commitment of up to 205 airplanes," said
Ray Conner, Vice Chairman, The
Boeing Company. "The economics of the 737 MAXs will allow SpiceJet
to profitably open new markets, expand connectively within
India and beyond, and offer their
customers a superior passenger experience."
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 new airplane will deliver 20 percent lower fuel use than the
first Next-Generation 737s and the lowest operating costs in its
class – 8 percent per seat less than its nearest competitor.
Contact:
Joanna Pickup
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 425-879-6077
joanna.pickup@boeing.com
Tushar Srivastava
General Manager, Corporate Communications
SpiceJet
+91 981 081 4874
Tushar.Srivastava@spicejet.com
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