LE BOURGET, France, June 19,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and the Lion Air Group
today announced a commitment for 50 737 MAX 10 airplanes at the
2017 Paris Air Show. The announcement, valued at approximately
$6.24 billion at list prices, will be
posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website once
finalized.
"The 737 MAX family of airplanes is the perfect combination of
single-aisle aircraft for the Lion Air Group, with their new level
fuel-efficiency as well as range and capacity capabilities," said
Lion Air Group President Edward
Sirait. "The Lion Air Group was first in the world to put
the 737 MAX 8 into service and the first to order the 737 MAX 9,
and we continue to lead the way again with this commitment for 50
737 MAX 10s and help launch the latest version of the 737."
The Lion Air Group is one of the world's largest
Next-Generation 737 operators and previously ordered 201 MAXs. The
airline is also the launch customer of the 737 MAX 9 and its
subsidiary, Malaysia-based Malindo
Air was the first airline to take delivery and operate the 737 MAX
8 in commercial service.
"Boeing is honored that the 737 family of airplanes
continues to play an integral role in the Lion Air Group's fleet
and growth strategy," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President
and CEO Kevin McAllister. "This
commitment is a testament to the capabilities of the 737 MAX family
of airplanes and we look forward to delivering both the 737 MAX 9
and MAX 10 to them in the coming years."
The 737 MAX 10 will be the most profitable single-aisle
airplane, offering the lowest seat costs ever. The entire 737 MAX
family has been designed to offer customers exceptional
performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs
and an extended range that will open up new destinations in the
single-aisle market.
Like Boeing's other 737 MAX models, the MAX 10
incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B
engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large
flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest
efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle
market.
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing
history.
Contact:
Joanna Pickup
Boeing Communications
+1 425-879-6077
joanna.pickup@boeing.com
Andy M Saladin
Head of Corporate Communications
Lion Air Group
+62 (0)
8118480317
andy.saladin@lionair.co.id
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