LE
BOURGET, France,
June 21,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxair and Boeing [NYSE: BA]
today announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the
Luxembourgish airline has selected the 737-7 as it continues
its single-aisle growth strategy.
In selecting the 737-7 Luxair will become the European launch
customer for the airplane with an agreement to purchase four
jets.
Since March 2023, Luxair has
placed orders for four 737-8. With today's announcement of the
selection, the airline's commitment for four 737-7s will bring the
airline's firm orders for the 737 to eight. Luxair will also
initially lease two 737-8, due summer 2023, before taking
direct delivery of its first 737-8.
"We continue to invest in Luxair's growth and this agreement for
four Boeing 737-7 is an extra step towards securing a long term
future for our national airline. This type of aircraft is a perfect
match for Luxair and will meet the requirements of the market.
Seating 160 passengers, the 737-7 will offer flexibility across the
Luxair destination network while significantly reducing fuel
consumption. This will help us get even closer to our commitment to
sustainable flights, while demonstrating once again our support to
the promise of "Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050" submitted
by IATA," said Gilles Feith, Luxair
CEO.
Boeing's ongoing commitment to sustainability is reflected in
the 737-7/8s advanced design. On average, each 737 of this new
generation will save up to eight million pounds of CO2 emissions
annually compared to the airplanes it replaces. Additionally, these
aircraft are quieter, creating a 50 percent smaller noise footprint
than the airplanes they replace.
"We are delighted that Luxair has chosen to build upon its 737-8
order by selecting the 737-7 and in doing so becoming the launch
customer in Europe for the
airplane type," said Brad McMullen,
senior vice president of Global Sales and Marketing, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "The 737-7 is perfectly suited across
Luxair's network, seamlessly integrating in to its existing fleet
and adding capacity on to regional routes. By selecting the 737-7
Luxair will operate a common fleet allowing it to move aircraft
around the network based, increasing and dropping capacity based on
seasonality and demand, ensuring maximum profitability flying all
year round."
Luxair currently operates a fleet of 19 airplanes, including
eight Next-Generation 737s.
About Luxair:
Founded in 1961, Luxair is a key player in the economy of the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the
surrounding Greater Region. Passenger air transport is probably the
most well-known activity of the general public. Luxair offers fast
air service to most major cities, business centres and
international hubs in Europe. The
airline offers maximum flexibility to its business customers and
quality travel to its leisure customers. Luxair's tour operator
offers a wide range of packages and themed holidays through its
tourism division. Luxair is also the provider of airport services
at Luxembourg Airport and its air cargo division handles all kinds
of goods with ease and efficiency.
About Boeing:
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity.
Press contacts:
Luxair
Corporate Communications, Media and
Public relations
communication.presse@luxairgroup.lu
Boeing
Keelan
Morris (London)
+44 (0) 7798 828 790
keelan.j.morris@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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