SEATTLE, Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and EL AL
Israel Airlines today confirmed the Israeli flag carrier finalized
an agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets, supporting the airline's
plans to renew its fleet of Next-Generation 737 airplanes.
"This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which will allow us
to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology
experience in the industry," said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia. CEO EL AL
Israel Airlines. "The implementation of the long-term procurement
plan, which began with the purchase of additional 787 Dreamliners
earlier this year and culminates in the current deal, once again
demonstrates our commitment to the Israeli public and the
state."
Ben-Tal Ganancia added: "EL AL has a central role in ensuring
open skies for Israel. The
implementation of our strategic plan - which aims to expand the
fleet, increase the value proposition for customers and increase
capacity and seating - will ensure a strong and growing company for
many years to come."
With the 737 MAX family, EL AL will achieve the best per-seat
economics in its class, improved environmental performance and
increased passenger comfort. In particular, the 737 MAX will reduce
fuel use and emissions 20% compared to the airplanes it replaces
and have a 50% smaller noise footprint.
"We are honored EL AL has chosen Boeing airplanes to power its
past, present and future as we continue to build on seven decades
of partnership," said Stephanie
Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We
know EL AL depends on the versatility and reliability of Boeing
airplanes, and we look forward to delivering the 737 MAX and 787
Dreamliner jets that will reshape and grow the airline in the
coming decades."
EL AL's 737 MAX order follows its purchase earlier this year of
three additional 787-9 airplanes with options for six more as the
airline further expands its 787 Dreamliner fleet. The carrier will
take delivery of a new 787-9 this year and plans to receive two
more new 787-9s on lease in the coming years.
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