Mon, Nov 22, 2010
Carrier Has Firm Orders And Delivery Commitments For 33
B737s
Copa Airlines has signed lease agreement for ten Boeing 737-800
airplanes, five for delivery in 2011 and five during 2012.
Including these leases, Copa Airlines said Wednesday it now has
firm orders and delivery commitments for 33 aircraft, all of which
are Boeing 737-800s.
"With these new leases we will bolster our 2011 and 2012 network
expansion plans, taking the opportunity to strengthen even more our
regional hub leadership," said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines
in announcing the agreement Wednesday. "This capacity ramp up
coincides with the expected conclusion of Panama's Tocumen airport
expansion, which will increase our airport capacity by more than 50
percent by mid-2011."
These new airplanes will be outfitted with Boeing's signature
"Sky Interior" featuring new 787-style modern sculpted sidewalls
and window reveals that provide passengers with a greater
connection to the flying experience. They will also benefit
from performance enhancements expected to result in a 2 percent
reduction in fuel consumption through a combination of airframe and
engine improvements.
Copa 737-800
The Next-Generation 737 is the newest and most technologically
advanced airplane in its class. It flies higher, faster and farther
than previous models and competitors. In addition, its flight deck
features the latest liquid-crystal flat-panel displays and is
designed to accommodate new communications and flight-management
capabilities.
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