FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Goshawk Aviation Limited. announced
an order for 20 737 MAX airplanes at the 2018 Farnborough
International Airshow. The order, valued at $2.3 billion according to current list prices,
marks the first time the aircraft lessor has purchased jets
directly from Boeing.
"Placing direct order is a critical part of Goshawk's overall
growth strategy and we are pleased to have finalized our order with
Boeing. The 737 MAX family is one of the best-in-class, modern and
in-demand narrow-body aircraft with latest technologies which fit
well with our focus," said Brian
Cheng, Chairman of Goshawk Aviation Limited and Executive
Director of NWS Holdings Limited. "We believe the MAX's
double-digit fuel efficiency improvement, combined with longer
range and market-leading reliability, will strengthen our portfolio
and help us continue to deliver world-class, tailored solutions to
our customers."
The airplanes, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's
Orders & Deliveries website, are sold to Goshawk Aviation
Limited. Goshawk is based in Dublin,
Ireland, and is expected to have an owned, managed and
committed fleet of over 220 airplanes, including the direct order
placed with Boeing.
"We are delighted that Goshawk, with their world-class aircraft
leasing team, has selected to expand their portfolio and business
model with the 737 MAX. This is a great validation for our Boeing
team and the 737 MAX family," said Ihssane
Mounir, senior vice president, Commercial Sales &
Marketing, The Boeing Company. "With rising demand for narrowbody
jets, we are confident that the unmatched economics and
capabilities of the 737 MAX will position Goshawk for success and
growth."
Goshawk selected the MAX 8 variant. In a standard two-class
configuration, the airplane carries 162 to 178 passengers and flies
up to 3,550 nautical miles (6,570 kilometers). The airplane
provides a 14-percent fuel efficiency gain compared to its
predecessor, and 8 percent better than its competition.
The 737 MAX family achieves superior fuel efficiency and range
through the latest CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced
Technology winglets, and other improvements. The jet also features
the signature Boeing Sky Interior and large flight deck
displays.
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history,
accumulating more than 4,600 orders from over 100 customers
worldwide. For more information and feature content, visit
www.boeing.com/commercial/737max.
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Contact
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Bergman
Boeing Communications
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paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
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