First Of The Type To Be Delivered In China

A Next-Generation 737-900ER has been delivered to Okay Airways, the first of the type to be delivered to a Chinese customer and is the first of eight 737-900ERs that Okay Airways has on order.

"The 737-800 has been the backbone of our fleet and has fueled our growth with its proven reliability and efficiency," said Liu Weining , President of Okay Airways. "The addition of the 737-900ER airplanes will fit seamlessly into our existing fleet of 737-800 airplanes, allowing us to efficiently match capacity to market demand with industry leading economics."

Okay Airways' new 737-900ER is configured with 200 seats in a one-class layout.

"The 737-900ER will further strengthen Okay Airways' fleet of existing 737s by adding more range and capability, while maintaining leadership in efficiency and reliability. I am confident that the 737-900ERs will continue to contribute to their long-term success for many years to come," said Ihssane Mounir , senior vice president of Sales for Northeast Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Okay Airways, the first privately owned airline in China, is headquartered in Beijing with its main hub at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN). Its jetliner fleet includes 13 Boeing 737-800s and one Boeing 737-300 Freighter, which serves more than 100 domestic and international routes.

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