Aircraft maker Boeing and airline Eligant Air today announced an order for 50 Boeing aircraft MAX 737 with an option to order 50 more aircraft. In Boeing’s first deal with Extra Low Cost, Eligant Air chose two 737-7 and 737-8-200 models from the 737 family. MAX, Which provide the most affordable price for a narrow and efficient aircraft with high availability.
Maurice J. Gallagher Jr., Chairman and CEO of Eligant: “Our approach to the Navy has always been opportunistic, and this exciting deal with Boeing is no exception. While our strategy will continue to focus on previously owned aircraft, ordering about 100 737 aircraft directly from the manufacturer has many benefits for the future, including flexibility in case of occupancy growth and deployment in the field, significant environmental benefits, and a modern display and technological solutions that our customers will appreciate.
With improved fuel efficiency, the 737 family MAX Allows airlines to streamline their fleet in a wide variety of tasks. The 737-7 model provides low operating costs that allow suppliers to open new lines at lower economic risk, and the wider 737-8-200 offers additional revenue potential and serves as a suitable size in cases of market expansion that characterizes the extra-low-cost companies. Compared to Elegant’s current fleet, the new 737 models will reduce the company’s fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 20%..
Boeing and Eligant will cooperate in supporting the entry of the new aircraft into service, which will allow a smooth transition when the company adds the 737s to its operation. Eligant will also use a suite of digital tools on behalf of Boeing Global Services In order to further improve operational efficiency. Today, Eligant operates a fleet of 108 Airbus aircraft A319 and-A320.