Thu, Jan 06, 2011
Next Generation Aircraft Delivery Schedule Extends Into
2017
Leasing company CIT Group has placed an order for 38 Boeing
Next-Generation 737 airplanes and purchase rights for seven
additional 737s, the two companies announced Tuesday. The order,
with deliveries into 2017, includes 15 737-900ER (extended range)
and 23 737-800 airplanes. It is the largest order placed by a
leasing company for the 737-900ER, the largest and newest member of
the Boeing Next-Generation 737 family. This is also the largest
order placed by CIT for Boeing airplanes.
"This order of Next-Generation Boeing aircraft reflects our
efforts to maintain one of the youngest and most technologically
advanced fleets in the industry," said C. Jeffrey Knittel,
president of Transportation Finance at CIT. "As a leading aircraft
lessor, it is important that we continue to maintain a portfolio of
operationally dependable and fuel-efficient aircraft for our
customers."
"CIT's choice of the Next Generation 737 shows its confidence in
the product family and especially in its newest member, the
737-900ER, which features incredible economics and operational
capability," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales &
Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "CIT is one of the leading
companies in global transportation finance, and clearly recognizes
the value that the Next Generation 737 will bring to its airline
customers. CIT will be receiving its 737s with the innovative
Boeing Sky Interior and other performance improvements that will
keep its airplanes at the leading edge of passenger comfort,
efficient operations and reduced fuel consumption."
CIT owns or finances a fleet of more than 300 commercial
aircraft. As of Sept. 30, 2010, CIT had 140 Boeing airplanes in its
portfolio. With this new order, the company now has a total
order book of 111 aircraft, of which 58 are Boeing.
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