Boeing Completes Sale of New Version of Narrow-Body 737 Plane
Posted on: Wednesday, 20 July 2005, 18:00 CDT
SEATTLE (AP) -- The Boeing Co. launched a new version of its narrow-body 737 jet on Monday, as it completed a 30-plane sales agreement with Lion Air, a low-cost Indonesian carrier.
The 737-900ER, formerly known as the 737-900X, will carry more passengers and fly farther than existing models of the single-aisle plane.
Boeing said Lion Air's order, which included purchase rights for another 30 planes, was worth $3.9 billion at list prices, though airlines typically negotiate substantial discounts.
The new plane will be the same size as the current 737-900, but will carry an additional 26 passengers, boosting the maximum capacity to 215 in a single class.
Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including stronger wings and improvements to the leading- and trailing-edge flap systems, will increase the plane's range to roughly 3,680 miles.
The 737-900 flies up to 3,160 miles. The 737-800 flies up to 3,380 miles.
The first 737-900ER is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2007.
Source: Columbian
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