SAO PAULO, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas
Aereas Inteligentes S.A. ("GLAI"), (NYSE: GOL and BM&FBOVESPA:
GOLL4), Brazil's largest
airline, announces today a Sale and Leaseback agreement for five
Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft with AWAS.
The five aircraft have a total value of US$550 million and will be delivered between
June 2018 and November 2018. Under the terms of the agreement
the aircraft will be leased back for 12 years. The announcement of
this Sale and Leaseback transaction with AWAS, who successfully won
the mandate following a competitive process, marks GOL's fleet
modernization, and we expect it will contribute to reduce fuel
consumption by up to 15% in comparison with 737-800 Next Generation
(NG) aircraft. Current fleet consists of 120 aircraft with an
average age of eight years.
The 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be equipped with the latest
technology, provide improved operational performance, increased
range and maximum take-off weight (MTOW), and lower fuel costs,
versus both the 737-800 NG and the A320neo. The 737 MAX 8
aircraft will deliver flight autonomy of up to 6,500 km (increased
from 5,500 km) and MTOW up to 82 tons (increased from 70 tons),
permitting GOL to provide non-stop flights to the Miami, Ft.
Lauderdale, Orlando and
Cancun markets, popular
destinations for Brazilians.
Also among the improvements and innovations are up to 15%
reduction in fuel consumption versus the 737-800 NG and reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions when compared to the Boeing 737 NG. The
quieter 737 MAX has a 40% smaller noise footprint than today's
single-aisle airplanes.
Compared to the A320neo, the Company expects the 737 MAX 8 will
enjoy and range and cost advantages. With GOL's configuration,
the 737 MAX 8 will have a range advantage of over 500 km over the
A320neo, and it will permit GOL to add nine additional seats to its
configuration while maintaining its current pitch that provides the
most comfort to passengers in Brazil. Also, is expected it
will burn up to 8% less fuel per seat less than the
A320neo.
GOL's Customers will continue to rely on the great experience of
the Sky Interior cabin configuration, already featured in the GOL
fleet, which includes an LED lighting system and new baggage bins
that are larger and more accessible. In addition, the aircraft
will be equipped with Wi-Fi antennas that will allow GOL's
customers to access to the internet during flights and enjoy GOL's
on-board entertainment platform.
GOL has an order of 120 aircraft 737 MAX through 2028 and is
currently the main client of the 737 family in Latin America and one of the five largest in
the world.
For further information visit
www.voegol.com.br/ir
CONTACTS
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Phone: +55 (11) 2128-4700
E-mail: ri@voegol.com.br
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
Phone: +55 (11) 2128-4183
E-mail: comcorp@voegol.com.br
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