WestJet pianifica l'acquisto di 65 Boeing 737 MAX

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CALGARY – WestJet Airlines says it plans to buy 65 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with a value of US$6.3-billion at list price.

The Calgary-based carrier is substituting 15 current planes on order for the newest jets from Boeing with first delivery slated for September 2017.

“We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Boeing and are thrilled that we will be among the first North American airlines to fly the new 737 MAX in its first year of commercial operation,” WestJet President and CEO Gregg Saretsky said in a statement.

WestJet will be one of the first airlines in North America to use the new Boeing MAX aircraft, which are expected to reduce the company’s fuel bill by as much as 13 per cent from the most fuel-efficient planes currently available on the market.

WestJet’s current fleet consists of 103 Boeing Next-Generation 737 and four Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft being used on its regional airline, WestJet Encore.

 

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Ed il comunicato di Boeing:

SEATTLE, Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) is delighted that WestJet has entered into a letter of intent to purchase 65 737 MAX airplanes, consisting of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737 MAX 7s. This pending order, valued at $6.3 billion at current list prices, is a key component of the Calgary-based carrier's strategy to optimize and modernize its fleet.
"Since the very beginning, the Boeing 737 helped play a role in WestJet's growth and success," said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are pleased to see the 737 MAX will continue the tradition of supporting WestJet's vision to be one of the most successful international airlines in world. The 737 MAX's efficiency, reliability and passenger amenities will be a successful combination with WestJet famous customer service."
Boeing looks forward to working with WestJet to finalize the order. When finalized, the agreement will be posted to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website as a firm order.

 

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Bel colpo per Boeing da un cliente che conferma l'affezionamento al 737 da quasi 20 anni.

 

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Volendo per precisione possiamo anche modificare il titolo visto che è arrivata la conferma dell'ordine:

Boeing, WestJet Announce Order for 65 737 MAX Airplanes
Order supports WestJet's fleet modernization
SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and WestJet announced today that they have completed an order for 65 737 MAX airplanes, fulfilling the carrier's letter of intent to purchase the airplanes announced on Aug 29. The order, valued at $6.3 billion at list prices, consists of 40 737 MAX 8s and 25 737 MAX 7s. The airplanes are a key component of the Calgary-based airline's fleet renewal initiative.
"We are pleased to announce the finalization of the MAX purchase agreement and look forward to being among the first North American airlines to fly the 737 MAX in 2017," said WestJet President and CEO Gregg Saretsky. "The increased fuel efficiency and enhanced in-cabin amenities provided by the Boeing 737 MAX will contribute to both lower operating costs and a remarkable in-flight guest experience which is supportive of our low-cost business model and combined with our lease renewal options, maintains our fleet plan flexibility going forward."
The 737 MAX brings the most advanced engine technologies to the world's best-selling airplane, building on the strengths of today's Next-Generation 737. The 737 MAX incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market. Airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 13 percent fuel-use improvement over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes.
"The 737 MAX is an excellent complement to the WestJet fleet and its low-cost business model," said Brad McMullen, vice president of North America Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The airplane's efficiency, reliability and passenger amenities will enable WestJet to continue to provide its customers high-quality service at a low cost."
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2013-09-26-Boeing-WestJet-Announce-Order-for-65-737-MAX-Airplanes