Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Confirms Carrier's Decision To Take All Of Its 737 Deliveries
In 2012 as 737-900ERs
With the delivery of the first Next-Generation B737-ER with an
upgraded interior to Continental Airlines Tuesday, the carrier and
Boeing announced that Continental has converted existing 2012
orders for Next-Generation 737s to 737-900ERs and will now be
taking delivery of 19 of the aircraft in 2012.
"The 737-900ER is the perfect airplane to replace older, less
efficient aircraft because it has one of the lowest fuel burns per
mile in our narrowbody fleet, and provides a superior passenger
experience," said Ron Baur, vice president of Fleet at United.
"With the new Boeing Sky Interior, our customers will appreciate
the modern and spacious design which includes larger overhead bins
that retract into the ceiling."
The 737-900ER can carry 13 more passengers and has approximately
the same range as the 737-800 in United Continental's seating
configuration. The additional airplanes will grow the United
Continental family's fleet to 52 737-900ERs, the second largest
737-900ER fleet in the world.
"United Continental Holdings' investment in the 737-900ER
validates the airplane's compelling efficiency, range and capacity
benefits," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales and
Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Our initiatives to
continuously improve the Next-Generation 737's performance,
reliability and passenger experience are paying dividends for our
customers."
Today's operators fly 737s that are 5 percent more fuel
efficient than the first Next-Generation 737s delivered in 1998 and
additional improvements are on the way.
Additionally, the carrier's new 737-900ERs and all subsequent
737 aircraft taken by the United Continental family will feature
the 737 Boeing Sky Interior. With this new interior design, the
airline will welcome travelers into a cabin featuring modern,
sculpted sidewalls and window reveals. The design of the new,
larger stow bins allows them to accommodate more bags than
before.
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