SEATTLE, May 19, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and International Airlines Group
(IAG) today announced an order for a combined total of 50
737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.
"The addition of new Boeing 737s is an important part of IAG´s
short-haul fleet renewal. These latest generation aircraft are more
fuel efficient than those they will replace and in line with our
commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050," said
Luis Gallego, IAG´s chief
executive.
The 737-8-200 will enable IAG to configure the airplane with up
to 200 seats, increasing revenue potential and reducing fuel
consumption.
The largest model in the family, the 737-10 seats up to 230
passengers in a single-class configuration and can fly up to 3,300
miles. The fuel-efficient jet can cover 99% of single-aisle routes,
including routes served by 757s.
"With the selection of the 737-8-200 and larger 737-10, IAG has
invested in a sustainable and profitable future, as both variants
will significantly lower operating costs and CO2
emissions," said Stan Deal,
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Today's
agreement for up to 150 airplanes, including 100 options, is a
welcome addition of the 737 to IAG´s short-haul fleets and reflects
our commitment to support the Group's continued network recovery
and future growth with Boeing's unrivalled family of
airplanes."
The 737 incorporates the latest-technology CFM International
LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other
improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and
passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. The 737 family of
airplanes is on average 14% more fuel-efficient than today's most
efficient Next-Generation 737s and 20% more efficient than the
original Next-Generation 737s when they entered service.
Today's announcement finalizes a commitment made by IAG for the
737 at the 2019 Paris Air Show and is subject to approval by IAG
shareholders.
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Contact
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Boeing Communications (London)
Mobile + 44(0)208 235 5664
keelan.j.morris@boeing.com
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