One Hundred Each Of 737 MAX And A320neo Ordered By The
Carrier
Both Boeing and Airbus are celebrating deals struck with
low-cost carrier Norwegian Airlines. Boeing says it has firm orders
for 100 737 MAX airplane from the airline, while Airbus announced a
Memorandum of Understanding for 100 of its A320neo jets.
737 MAX
Boeing says its agreement with Norwegian is a firm order for 100
737 MAX airplanes and 22 Next-Generation 737-800s. The total order
is valued at $11.4 billion at list prices and represents the
largest-ever Boeing order from a European airline. Oslo-based
Norwegian is the first European carrier to finalize an order for
the 737 MAX. The order supports Norwegian's plans to build on the
success provided by its fleet of Next-Generation 737-800s for its
rapidly expanding operations.
"Norwegian has become one of the largest 737 operators in Europe
and has been a valued Boeing partner since the airline was
established," said Aldo Basile, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice
president Sales, Europe. "Since it began operating in 2002,
Norwegian has achieved tremendous success with its low-cost model,
providing significant value to both its passengers and
shareholders."
"This is a historic day for Norwegian – we have secured
our fleet renewal for years to come and are very pleased with the
agreement with Boeing," said Norwegian's CEO Bjorn Kjos. "Boeing
has played a major part in our strategy to develop a cost efficient
and environmentally friendly operation with high customer
satisfaction. We are very happy to continue our valuable
cooperation and we are proud to be the first 737 MAX customer in
Europe."
A320neo
The airline has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement, which makes
Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo and also a new
customer for Airbus, was signed by Bjørn Kjos, Chief
Executive Officer, Norwegian and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating
Officer, Customers.
Airbus said in a news release that the new aircraft will support
Norwegian’s growth and modernization strategy.
Norwegian, the brand name of Norwegian Air Shuttle AS, operates a
network across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, and is
rapidly expanding its low cost operations. The new aircraft will
feature a single class cabin layout, seating approximately 180
passengers. Norwegian’s engine decision will be announced at
a later date.
“The A320neo will enable us increasing capacity while
decreasing our operating costs,” said Bjørn Kjos,
Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian. “With this aircraft we
will continue to boost our reputation for offering high quality,
low fares service with the most modern and eco-efficient fleet of
aircraft in Scandinavia”.
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