Sat, Sep 04, 2004
Boeing, Air China Finalize Agreement for Seven More Boeing
737s
Boeing says it's finalized an order with Air China, the People's
Republic of China flag carrier, for seven new Next-Generation
737-700 jetliners, which will boost the operator's Boeing fleet to
139 airplanes.
Delivery of the airplanes, which are valued at approximately
$360 million at list prices, is to begin in November 2005, and
extend through mid 2006. Air China will use the airplanes on its
domestic routes.
"Our great relationship with Air China goes back to the
airline's beginning and we're proud to be part of their success,"
said Rob Laird, vice president, China Sales -- Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "The 737-700 and -800 have become the backbone of Air
China 's domestic and regional operations because they are the most
reliable and efficient single-aisle airplanes in their class."
Air China is China 's largest carrier, operating international
and domestic scheduled passenger and cargo services. The carrier is
based in Beijing, the home of the 2008 Olympic Games, and is the
only Chinese airline selected as a 2008 Beijing Olympics
partner.
Air China's new Boeing 737-700s will be powered by CFM56-7
engines produced by CFMI, a joint venture of General Electric Co.
of the US and Snecma of France. The airplanes will join Air China
's predominantly Boeing fleet of 737s, 747s, 757s, 767s and
777s.
The Next Generation 737 family -- the 737-600/-700/-800/-900
models -- entered service six years ago and they are 10 years
younger than the competing Airbus A320 models. The digitally
designed 737's large wings and powerful engines allow it to fly
higher, faster and farther than competing airplanes. The advanced
flight deck includes programmable software and liquid-crystal
flat-panel displays that aren't available on competing models.
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