SEATTLE, Aug. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] and Nok Air today celebrated the airline's first
direct-purchased Next-Generation 737-800. The delivery marks the
first of seven Next-Generation 737-800s the airline has on order
with Boeing.
"We are pleased to welcome additional 737-800 airplanes into our
fleet as we continue to expand our regional and international route
network," said Piya Yodmani, Deputy CEO, Nok Air. "Nok Air looks forward to introducing
Boeing's new 737 MAX 8 in the next couple of years. The new 737 MAX
will build on the high-standards of the existing Next-Generation
models to deliver valuable savings in fuel efficiency."
Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Nok
Air is a low-cost carrier that operates an all-Boeing fleet of
Next-Generation 737-800s.
"Nok Air is a valued Boeing customer and we are honored to
deliver their first direct-purchased Next-Generation 737-800," said
Ihssane Mounir, senior vice
president of Northeast Asia Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Their commitment to Boeing's 737 family of airplanes is a
testament to the market-leading efficiency and reliability of our
airplanes."
The airline currently operates 18 Next-Generation 737-800
airplanes on lease and has an additional six on order with Boeing
after today's delivery. The airline is also a 737 MAX customer with
eight 737 MAX 8 airplanes on order.
Contact:
Kevin Yoo
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206 766 2906
kevin.k.yoo@boeing.com
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