Thu, Feb 07, 2008
Two Planes, Two Options For Blue Air Transport Aerian
Boeing announced this week an order
from Romanian low-cost airline Blue Air Transport Aerian, for two
737-800s and purchase rights for two more.
The airplanes will join the airline's all-Boeing fleet to
provide extra capacity in a fast-growing market. The order is
valued at approximately $150 million at list prices.
"We have doubled our passenger traffic every year since starting
our operations. Looking toward the future, the Next-Generation
737-800 is the most capable airplane on the market with a proven
and impressive track record. It is the right airplane for our
forecasted growth in this region," said Gheorghe Racaru, general
manager of Blue Air. Blue Air will begin operating a Boeing
737-800, acquired through a lease agreement, later in 2008.
Blue Air started operations in December 2004 as the first
Romanian low-cost carrier. It operates from Bucharest's Baneasa
International airport offering service to European destinations.
Blue Air operates an all-Boeing fleet of five 737 Classics.
"Commonality is key to success for low-cost airlines," said
Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales, Europe, Russia &
Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Blue Air can transition
its operations smoothly from the Boeing 737 Classic to the
Next-Generation family.
"Romanian industry's proven success and expertise with 737
operations and maintenance help make the 737 an ideal choice for
Blue Air. Boeing and Romania's aviation community have enjoyed a
positive relationship since the 1970s and today's order builds on
that history."
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