FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE: BA] and Luxair announced today the European regional carrier
is again ordering a new member of the 737 MAX family to power its
sustainable growth. A year after purchasing the 737-7 and 737-8
models, Luxair has now placed an order for two 737-10 airplanes
with options for two more. The 737-10 is the largest model in the
MAX family and provides the best economics of any single-aisle
jet.
"The purchase of the 737-10 is another step towards Luxair
positioning for its future with the investment in the latest
airplane technology that will support Luxair's growth plans and the
decarbonization of our fleet. There is high commonality between the
737 MAX models, and this allows for significant operational savings
for the airline," said Gilles Feith,
Luxair CEO.
"In addition to reducing overall fuel use and emissions, the 737
MAXs will help create a 50 percent smaller noise footprint by
reducing noise generated by takeoffs and landings at Luxembourg
Airport."
The 737 MAX family reduces fuel use and carbon emissions 20
percent compared to the airplane it replaces, providing operators
greater efficiency along with fleet commonality. With the 737-10's
size, operators can carry more passengers and realize the lowest
cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane.
Luxair plans to operate its new 737-10s to offer passengers a
minimum of 30-inch seat pitch. In this configuration, the airline
can fly up to 213 passengers on routes stretching 5,740 km (3,100
nautical miles), resulting in more capacity and range to capitalize
on growing leisure travel.
"With three members of the 737 MAX family in its fleet, Luxair
will have the flexibility to use the right-size airplane according
to the market demand," said Brad
McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales
and Marketing. "We appreciate Luxair for choosing the 737-10 to
support its growth and improve the passenger experience, while
realizing the benefits of operating an increasingly fuel-efficient
fleet."
Luxair currently operates a regional fleet of 21 airplanes,
including two leased 737-8s and eight Next-Generation 737s. Luxair
has expanded its route network by 30% in the past two years,
serving 94 destinations.
Founded in 1961, Luxair is a key player in the economy of the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the
surrounding Greater Region. Passenger air transport is probably the
most well-known activity of the general public. Luxair offers fast
air service to most major cities, business centres and
international hubs in Europe. The
airline offers maximum flexibility to its business customers and
quality travel to its leisure customers. Luxair's tour operator
offers a wide range of packages and themed holidays through its
tourism division. Luxair is also the provider of airport services
at Luxembourg Airport and its air cargo division handles all kinds
of goods with ease and efficiency.
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