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The Boeing
Company announced that South Korea-based Jeju Air has ordered
five Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s to meet future growth plans. The
new airplanes are valued at US$370 million at list prices.
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The 737s will be the first Boeing airplanes to
enter the Jeju Air fleet. The airline currently operates five
regional jets of smaller capacity.
Jeju Air, in a statement, expressed its confidence that "the 737-800
aircraft exactly matches our long term growth requirements for our
routes within Korea domestically and to Japan, China and other Asia
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"We also believe that Boeing's modern and enhanced aircraft and initial
support will bring great benefits for Jeju Air," said the airline.
"The opportunity to establish a new customer relationship is always an
exciting one," said Stan Deal, vice president, Asia Pacific Sales,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Jeju Air has a bright future, and the
superior economics, reliability and maintainability of the Next-Generation
737-800 are important attributes in helping Jeju Air successfully meet
its growth plans."
Known for its reliability, fuel efficiency and
economical performance, the 737-800 has been selected by leading
carriers throughout the world. The single-aisle jet, which can seat
between 162 to 189 passengers, can fly 260 nautical miles farther and
consume 6 percent less fuel per seat while carrying 12 more passengers
than the competing model.
Boeing has recorded orders for more than 4,400 Next-Generation 737s, and
has unfilled orders for more than 1,900 airplanes worth more than $140
billion at current list prices.
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