FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE: BA] and TAROM (Romanian Air Transport), the national carrier
of Romania, today announced they
signed an order for five 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The $586 million order, at current list prices, was
previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders &
Deliveries website.
"This is an exciting time for TAROM as we upgrade our fleet and
build strong partnerships that will benefit all of our passengers,"
said Wolff Werner-Wilhelm, TAROM Airlines CEO. "The 737 MAX will
provide our customers with exceptional performance, reliability and
efficiency, with an extended range that will enable us to better
serve our current routes and open new markets. This new acquisition
represents a true statement of change for TAROM."
The 737 MAX 8 incorporates the latest CFM International LEAP-1B
engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other improvements to
deliver the highest efficiency and reliability in the single-aisle
airplane market. The jet also features the Boeing Sky Interior,
which provides larger overhead bins and other comforts to elevate
the passenger experience.
"We are delighted that TAROM is joining the 737 MAX family as
they grow their fleet and expand their network," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of
Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "When
combined with support from our Boeing Global Services team, the MAX
8 will enable TAROM to offer a consistent and exceptional passenger
experience while maximizing revenue potential at the best cost per
seat in the industry."
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history
with more than 4,600 orders from 100 customers worldwide. For more
information and feature content, visit
www.boeing.com/commercial/737max.
Along with the acquisition of airplanes, TAROM will purchase a
landing gear exchange program from Boeing Global Services along
with outfitting their Next-Generation 737 fleet with the
Maintenance Performance Toolbox, an online technical documentation
management solution, which helps Engineering and Maintenances crews
to efficiently perform and record repairs.
About TAROM
TAROM Romanian Air Transport was established in 1954 and developed
together with the Romanian aviation. The Romanian flag carrier owns
one a fleet consisting of 25 aircrafts and has been a member of the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) since
1993. TAROM is currently operating more than 50 destinations
as well as destinations operated by its code share partners. We
offer top airline services throughout Romania, Europe and the Middle East.
Contact
Paul Bergman
Boeing Communications
+1 206-724-7292
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
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