SEATTLE, Dec. 19,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the
Lufthansa Group today announced a landmark 737 MAX order for up to
100 jets that will see Europe's
largest airline group restore the Boeing 737 family into its fleet.
The commitment includes a firm order for 40 737-8 airplanes with 60
options.
"It is a good strategic decision for the Lufthansa Group to
order Boeing 737 aircraft again for the first time since 1995,"
said Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the
Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. "Around 60 years
ago, Lufthansa was co-developer and launch customer of this
globally successful model. With the new modern, quiet, economical
and efficient 737-8 aircraft, we are making progress both in
modernizing our short- and medium-haul fleet and in achieving our
carbon CO2 reduction targets."
Boeing's ongoing commitment to support the sustainability goals
of its airline partners is reflected in the 737 MAX's efficient
design. The 737 MAX reduces CO2 emissions by 20% and has
a 50% smaller noise footprint compared to older generation
airplanes.
"Our relationship with the Lufthansa Group has led to a number
of industry changing achievements and we are delighted to see the
737 return to an original launch customer's fleet," said
Stan Deal, president and CEO, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "The Lufthansa Group has set bold targets to
decarbonize its operations. The 737-8 will help the Lufthansa Group
meet those sustainability targets with significant improvements in
fuel use, emissions, and community noise impacts, all while
reducing costs for the airline."
Lufthansa launched the Boeing 737 in 1967, taking delivery of
the first of 146 737s until its final delivery of a 737-300 in
1995. The airline retired its last 737 in 2016 as it started its
group wide fleet modernization program.
The Lufthansa Group has placed a series of wide-body orders in
recent years to accelerate replacement of older airplanes. Its
current backlog include firm orders for 34 787 Dreamliners, seven
777-8 Freighters and 20 777-9 airplanes.
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