FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and GOL Airlines announced today that the
Brazilian carrier is adding the newest and largest member of the
737 MAX family with a new contract that converts 30 current MAX
orders to the 737 MAX 10.
GOL also placed a new order for 15 more MAX 8 airplanes, growing
GOL's total MAX orders to 135. The Brazilian airline says the
advanced airplanes will help GOL meet its commitment to further
enhance operational efficiency by flying a young, modern and safe
fleet.
"This new order aligns with our strategic policy of reducing
operating costs by operating a standardized fleet. We are confident
that the 737 MAX 10 will offer significant competitive advantages
for GOL and enable us to continue to modernize with new aircraft.
This airplane will allow us to continue lowering the cost of air
travel across Brazil, as well as
support a larger network, allowing us to add new destinations,"
said Paulo Kakinoff, Chief Executive Officer of GOL. "We look
forward to flying the MAX and taking advantage of its efficiency
and improved passenger comfort."
A 737 MAX 10 will enable GOL to comfortably serve more than 30
additional passengers compared to its 737 MAX 8, which seats up to
186 passengers in the airline's configuration. The additional
capacity will provide GOL greater flexibility and a competitive
cost advantage since the MAX 10 will have the lowest cost per seat
of any single-aisle airplane in the market.
"Increased seat capacity per aircraft not only reduces the costs
of providing passenger transportation, but also improves our
ability to distribute passengers within our large domestic and
growing international flight networks," said Kakinoff.
GOL took delivery of its first 737 MAX airplane last month,
kicking off a fleet renewal that will continue through 2028. The
all-Boeing operator is set to be the largest MAX operator in
Latin America.
"This order shows why GOL has been a pioneer in low-cost air
travel in Brazil. The airline is
always looking for ways to bring the best fares to its customers.
GOL will be able to do just that with the 737 MAX 10's additional
capacity and unbeatable economics," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of
Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company. "We continue
to see strong market demand for the largest MAX model thanks to the
additional capacity and its unbeatable operating costs."
The 737 MAX family is designed to offer customers exceptional
performance, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that
is opening up new destinations in the single-aisle market. The 737
MAX incorporates the latest CFM International LEAP-1B engines,
Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight
deck displays and other features 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,
with 100 customers ordering more than 4,600 jets. For more
information and feature content, visit
www.boeing.com/commercial/737max.
GOL also uses Boeing Global Services to improve its operational
efficiency through products and services such as Airplane Health
Management for its 737 MAX fleet, Maintenance Performance Toolbox
and the Engine Fleet Planning and Costing (EFPAC) tool.
Contact:
Paul
Bergman
Boeing Communications
206-724-7292
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
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