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-Carrier selects largest 737 MAX model, ordering 100 737-10s with options for 30 more jets
-Boeing single-aisle family provides fuel efficiency, additional flexibility, improved sustainability
FARNBOROUGH, UK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- #boeing [NYSE: BA] and #deltaairlines [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 #farnboroughinternationalairshow, 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 #deltaairlines 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 #deltaairlines, 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 #deltaairlines with the best economics to carry more passengers across its short and medium-haul routes."
As part of today's announcement, #deltaairlines 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 #deltaairlines 2025 summer schedule with fully refreshed interiors.
One of the world's largest carriers, Atlanta-based #deltaairlines 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 culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
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