Tue, Jun 13, 2006
On Monday, Boeing identified Virgin Blue Airlines as the carrier
that last month exercised purchase rights for nine Next-Generation
737-800 airplanes. The order was previously included on Boeing's
Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified
customer.
Deliveries of these airplanes to the Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia-based LCC begin in 2008. The order is valued at $634.5
million at average list prices.
Virgin Blue operates an all-Boeing fleet of 52 Next-Generation
737s, and will use the new aircraft to replace leased planes in its
fleet.
"The Next-Generation 737 is a reliable and cost-efficient
aircraft, which is essential in our competitive low-cost market,"
said Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey. "Combined with its passenger
comfort and appeal, the Next-Generation 737 is the right choice for
Virgin Blue. The Next-Generation 737 is an integral part of our
growth strategy."
The airline's fleet is a mix of 737-700s and 737-800s, running a
route network stretching from Darwin in northern Australia to Perth
in the West and Hobart in the South, and includes high-frequency
East Coast services between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
"The 737 continues to be the airplane of choice for successful,
established low-cost carriers like Virgin Blue," said Larry
Dickenson, vice president, Sales -- Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"As Virgin Blue continues to grow, the Next-Generation 737s will
continue to contribute to the airline's bottom line with reliable,
efficient and economical service."
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