SEATTLE, June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) and Norwegian celebrated the delivery today of the airline's
first two 737 MAX 8s. Norwegian is the first European carrier to
take delivery of the 737 MAX and will deploy the airplanes on
transatlantic flights between northern Europe and the east coast of the United States.
"We have been eagerly awaiting the delivery of our Boeing 737
MAX, and we are overjoyed to have it join our fleet today," said
Bjørn Kjos, Norwegian's Chief Executive Officer. "We are the first
European airline to operate this brand-new aircraft, and we're also
the first airline in the world to operate it to and from
the United States. This aircraft
allows us to open up new, unserved routes and offer both Americans
and Europeans even more affordable transatlantic fares. It will
also provide our passengers with a quieter onboard experience,
whilst it significantly reduces both fuel use and carbon dioxide
emissions."
Norwegian is the sixth largest low-cost carrier in the world and
flies over 500 routes to more than 150 destinations in Europe, North
Africa, the Middle East,
Thailand, the Caribbean and the US. It currently operates a
fleet of more than 100 Next-Generation 737-800s and over a dozen
787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners. The Oslo-headquartered carrier also has unfilled
orders for 108 737 MAX 8s and 19 787-9s.
"The 737 MAX 8 is a significant addition to Norwegian's fleet,
enabling the airline to start the next chapter in its incredible
growth story of low-cost, long-haul travel," said Boeing Commercial
Airplanes President and CEO, Kevin
McAllister. "It is a tremendous honor that a brand as
innovative as Norwegian will be the first European carrier to fly
the 737 MAX, and we are certain that this airplane will play a key
role in its continued success."
The 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.
The 737 MAX 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.
It is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history.
Contact:
Daniel Mosely
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
International Communications
+44 (0)7780 481 228
daniel.mosely@boeing.com
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