flydubai finalises order for 75 737 MAXs
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Boeing and flydubai have announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8s and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s, valued at US$8.8 billion at list prices. In addition, the airline retains purchase rights for 25 more 737 MAXs.
flydubai chief executive officer Ghaith Al Ghaith said: “We launched 16 new routes, delivered profitability in just three years of operation and launched our Business Class service in 2013. The confirmed order for 75 737 MAXs and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s signifies maturing of the airline and strength of our business model.”
The 737 MAX offers efficiency and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 14% fuel-use improvement. Development of the 737 MAX is on schedule with firm configuration of the airplane achieved in July 2013. First flight is scheduled in 2016 with deliveries to customers beginning in 2017.
The aircraft has already accumulated more than 1,700 orders to date and will have an eight per-seat lower operating costs than future competitions.
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