FARNBOROUGH, UK,
July
18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and
Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] today announced the U.S. carrier will
modernize its single-aisle fleet with the highly efficient 737 MAX
to meet demand as well as its long-term sustainability goals. In a
signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow, the
companies said Delta is ordering 100 737-10 jets – selecting the
largest member of the 737 MAX family – with options for an
additional 30 airplanes.
"The Boeing 737-10 will be an important addition to Delta's
fleet as we shape a more sustainable future for air travel, with an
elevated customer experience, improved fuel efficiency and
best-in-class performance," said Ed
Bastian, Delta's chief executive officer. "These new
aircraft provide superior operating economics and network
flexibility, and the agreement reflects our prudent approach to
deploying our capital."
Most importantly, Bastian said, "This aircraft will be piloted,
served and maintained by the very best professionals in the
business, and it's their hard work and dedication to our customers
that always sets us apart."
The 737-10 will provide Delta Air Lines with the best per-seat
economics of any single-aisle Boeing model, reducing fuel use and
emissions by 20-30 percent compared to the airplanes it replaces.
The jet can cover 99% of single-aisle routes around the world,
seating up to 230 passengers with a maximum range of 3,300 nautical
miles.
"We are proud that Delta Air Lines, is renewing its single-aisle
fleet with the 737 MAX, the industry's most fuel-efficient family
of airplanes," said Stan Deal,
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Built in our
factory in Washington state with
support from key suppliers across the US, the 737-10 will provide
Delta Air Lines with the best economics to carry more passengers
across its short and medium-haul routes."
As part of today's announcement, Delta Air Lines has also
contracted with Boeing Global Services for a full interior
reconfiguration of 29 Next Generation 737-900ERs in its fleet. This
will support having these airplanes ready to enter Delta Air Lines
2025 summer schedule with fully refreshed interiors.
One of the world's largest carriers, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines operates a fleet
of more than 850 mainline aircraft, including more than 450 Boeing
717s, 737s, 757s and 767s.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
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Contact
Dan Mosely
International Sales Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 425-336-9970
daniel.mosely@boeing.com
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