Sat, Oct 13, 2007
Yep. Two Planes.
Boeing hasn't had the best week... with news of a six-month delay in its 787
program compounded by a stellar October sales
performance by European rival Airbus.
In related news... it isn't often we see news from the American
planemaker heralding a two-plane sale. It is with this backdrop
Boeing announced Friday SAS Scandinavian Airlines has exercised
options for two 737-800 jetliners, to support growth on domestic
and intra-Europe routes.
"SAS has ambitious targets to strengthen its position on the
Northern European market. With these additional airplanes we can
increase frequencies and add routes to our network, thereby serving
our customers even better," said Mats Jansson, president and CEO of
SAS Group. "We have a long history of being environmentally
conscious, so we're delighted with the significant
emission-reducing improvements of the 737 family."
The SAS Group has a fleet of 88 Boeing 737s. Its latest planes
will be equipped with Blended Winglets to help reduce fuel
consumption.
"The 737 has undergone continuous improvements to meet evolving
market demands. As well as being the most high-tech, most reliable
single-aisle aircraft available, the Next-Generation 737 has
environmentally progressive features such as fuel-saving Blended
Winglets and lighter-weight carbon brakes," said Marlin Dailey,
vice president Sales, Europe, Russia & Central Asia, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes.
The carbon brakes are available on all new 737 models from 2008,
as a no-charge optional feature.
As of September 30, Boeing has nearly 1,800 unfilled orders for
the Next-Generation 737 worth more than $125 billion at current
list prices
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