Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Will Join Existing Fleet Of 116 Of The Aircraft In Alaska
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced Thursday that the carrier
has exercised options for two additional Next-Generation
737-800s.
Valued at approximately $153 million at list prices, the Alaska
order was posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website in June
and attributed to an unidentified customer.
"Alaska Airlines continues to execute a successful and strategic
vision based on its expansive fleet of efficient and reliable
Next-Generation 737s," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales
for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Through its close partnership with Boeing, and working with the
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Alaska Airlines is also
expanding the use of advanced navigational and flight guidance
procedures that leverage the superior performance capabilities of
the Next-Generation 737. These procedures reduce flight times and
congestion and result in lower fuel consumption and emissions into
the environment," Dailey said.
"Our financial performance has been strong, and expanding our
fleet with these two new 737-800s will not only help us fly more
efficiently but also launch new service for our customers, provide
positive returns for investors and ultimately, bring some of our
furloughed employees back to work," said Alaska Airlines' President
Brad Tilden.
Including Thursday's order, Alaska will take delivery of 13
Next-Generation 737s over the next several years. Alaska Airlines
has 116 737s in its fleet, including 55 737-800s.
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