LAGOS, Nigeria, Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and Air Peace of Nigeria today
announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing
ceremony in Lagos.
Air Peace already operates Boeing 737s between major cities in
Central and West Africa. The
airline, which recently added Boeing 777s to its fleet, is looking
to soon launch its international flight operations.
"We are excited to add the 737 MAX to our fleet as we expand our
network to offer more destinations and serve more passengers," said
Allen Onyema, Chairman and CEO, Air
Peace Limited. "The fuel efficiency and superior operating
economics of the 737 MAX will ensure that the aircraft will play a
major role in growing our business in the years to come."
The 737 MAX 8 is part of a family of airplanes that offer 130 to
230 seats and the ability to fly up to 3,850 nautical miles (7,130
kilometers). With improvements such as the CFM International
LEAP-1B engine and Advanced Technology winglets, the 737 MAX will
help Air Peace save more than 20 percent on fuel costs compared to
its current single-aisle airplanes.
The MAX 8, in particular, offers airlines 13 more seats than its
closest competitor, seven percent lower costs for each of those
seats, and 300 miles more range. The operating advantages, along
with the popular Boeing Sky Interior, explain why carriers have
been choosing to fly the MAX in Africa.
"Africa is a growing market for
commercial airplanes and we are proud that airlines like Air Peace
are selecting Boeing aircraft to be part of that growth," said
Ihssane Mounir, senior vice
president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing
Company. "This order reflects the strong demand that we are seeing
for the 737 MAX as airlines choose the airplane's superior
performance and reliability."
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history,
accumulating more than 4,700 orders from 102 customers
worldwide.
Contact:
Saffana Michael
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+9 7150-4590651
saffana.michael2@boeing.com
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