Representatives with Boeing told ANN Tuesday that
Aeroméxico, Mexico's largest airline, has ordered two more
787-8 Dreamliners, and 10 more Next-Generation 737-700s.
This Dreamliner order brings to five the number of 787s
Aeroméxico plans to acquire. In June, the airline announced
plans to lease three 787-8s from International Lease Finance Corp.
(ILFC) with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2010, making it
the first Latin American airline to incorporate the mostly
composite airplane into its fleet.
The two new 787s are scheduled for delivery in 2011, while the
10 new 737-700s are scheduled to deliver in 2010. The 787 carries a
list price of $148 million to $158 million; 737-700s have list
prices of $54 million to $64 million. Both orders previously were
attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site.
Today's announcement follows Aeroméxico orders earlier
this year for six Next-Generation 737s and the recent deliveries of
two 777-200ERs on lease from ILFC. The twin-aisle 787s and 777s are
part of Aeroméxico's continued fleet renewal plan and will
be used on routes to Europe, South America and Asia, replacing
Boeing 767s coming off of leases. The 777s and 787s will provide
long-range, point-to-point capability and flexibility to respond to
changing capacity demands.
"Aeroméxico's order announcement today reaffirms Boeing's
market view that the future of civil aviation lies in providing
reliable, economic transportation to passengers wanting to fly
where they want to go, when they want to go-point to point," said
John Wojick, vice president-Sales, Latin America and the Caribbean,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The scalability of the Boeing
airplanes, from the Next-Generation 737, to the 787 Dreamliner and
up to the 777, will provide Aeroméxico the flexibility to
respond to these demands."
"The speed and flight deck commonality of the 787 and the 777
will allow Aeroméxico to adjust its long-distance routes -
such as between Mexico and Japan -- according to capacity demands,
while the new 737s will continue to drive down costs with reduced
fuel and maintenance costs," said Andres Conesa, Aeroméxico
chief executive officer.
To date, Boeing has received a total of 455 orders and
commitments for the 787. Aeroméxico joins a growing team of
787 customers who have recognized the 787's exceptional value and
superior operating performance.
Aeroméxico received its first 737-800 in September,
making it the first Mexican airline to operate the 737-800.
Aeroméxico this year is scheduled to take delivery of nine
Next-Generation 737s ordered previously, and the carrier also has
ordered a total of 16 Next-Generation 737 airplanes in 2006.
Airborne 04.16.24: RV Update, Affordable Flying Expo, Diamond Lil
See All