23 new aircraft on Virgin Australia’s order list
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Boeing and Virgin Australia recently final
ized a firm order for 23 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes with options for four additional 737 MAX airplanes. With this order, Virgin Australia becomes the first Australian airline to finalize an order for the new 737 MAX, while adding to their existing fleet of 68 next-generation 737 airplanes.
Explaining Brad McMullen, vice president of Japan and Oceania sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes said: “The 737 MAX will provide passengers with comfort as well as economics and reliability to Virgin Australia’s growing operations.”
The 737 MAX will deliver big savings in fuel that airlines want. Powered by the CFM International LEAP-1B engines, it reduces fuel use by an additional 13% over fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes. The 737 MAX’s more efficient structural design, less engine thrust and less required maintenance also add up to substantial cost advantages for customers. The 737 MAX 8 will have the lowest operating costs in the single-aisle segment, with an 8% per-seat advantage over its competitor.
