FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July
19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and an
unidentified customer reached an agreement during the 2018
Farnborough International Airshow for an additional 100 737 MAX
airplanes, the company announced.
The commitment carries a list-price value of $11.7 billion and will be reflected on Boeing's
Orders and Deliveries website once it is finalized.
"We are honored that so many customers continue to see the
unmatched value of the 737 MAX airplane family and are coming back
to place repeat orders. This is a significant commitment that
reflects the strong demand for the MAX and the health of the
single-aisle market," said Ihssane
Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales &
Marketing for The Boeing Company.
The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history,
accumulating nearly 4,700 orders from more than 100 customers
worldwide. Projections show both numbers will continue to grow
significantly.
According to the Boeing 2018 Commercial Market Outlook released
this week, airlines will need 31,360 new single-aisle airplanes,
such as the 737 MAX, over the next 20 years. That represents a
6-percent increase over last year's forecast. Analysts say the
demand is fueled by the success of low-cost carriers and a big
requirement for single-aisle jets for growth and replacement.
The 737 MAX family is designed to offer customers exceptional
performance, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range to
open new routes and destinations. The 737 MAX incorporates the
latest CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology
winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays and other
features to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and
passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. For more information
and feature content, visit www.boeing.com/commercial/737max.
Contact
Paul Bergman
Boeing Communications
+1 206-724-7292
paul.r.bergman@boeing.com
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