DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE: BA] and flydubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225
737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever
single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value –
from a Middle East carrier.
Signed at the 2017 Dubai Airshow in flydubai's hometown, the
agreement includes a commitment for 175 MAX airplanes, and purchase
rights for 50 additional MAXs. When finalized, the purchase
promises to sustain tens of thousands of direct and indirect jobs
in Boeing's U.S. factories and network of suppliers.
More than 50 of the first 175 airplanes will be 737 MAX 10s, the
newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family. The MAX 10 will
have the lowest seat-mile cost of any single-aisle airplane ever
produced. flydubai said the balance of the initial airplane order
will be made up of the popular MAX 8 and MAX 9, giving the carrier
a family of airplanes with high commonality and low operating
costs.
This new deal surpasses the flydubai's previous record order of
75 MAXs and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s which was signed at the
2013 Dubai Airshow.
"We welcome the continuation of our long partnership with
Boeing. Their airplanes have provided a foundation for the success
of our business model, providing us with the operational
flexibility and range to build a network of 95 destinations in 44
countries," said flydubai Chairman His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. "Understanding the
demand for travel across our network, our innovative approach to
our cabin design and developing a product unique to our market has
allowed us to exceed our passengers' expectations in their flying
experience."
"We are extremely honored that flydubai has selected to be an
all-Boeing operator for many years to come. This record-breaking
agreement builds on our strong partnership with flydubai and the
other leading carriers of this region," said Boeing Commercial
Airplanes President & CEO Kevin
McAllister. "With flydubai's proven business model and
ambitious growth plans, we look forward to hundreds of flydubai 737
MAXs connecting Dubai with the
rest of the world."
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history,
having surpassed 4,000 total orders from 92 customers. The MAX
family 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.
flydubai placed its first order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s
in 2008 and was the world's first airline to introduce the Boeing
Sky Interior into service. To date, flydubai has taken delivery of
63 737-800s and three 737 MAX 8 airplanes.
Contact:
Saffana Michael
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+9 7150-4590651
saffana.michael2@boeing.com
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