DALLAS — European regional carrier Luxair (LG) orders two Boeing 737-10 with options for two more a year after purchasing the 737-7 and 737-8 models. The 737-10 is the largest model in the single-aisle 737 MAX family.
According to the Boeing release, LG intends to operate its new 737-10s with a minimum 30-inch seat pitch. In this arrangement, the airline can carry up to 213 passengers on routes spanning 5,740 kilometres (3,100 nautical miles), providing increased capacity and range to capitalize on expanding leisure travel.
Luxair now operates a regional fleet of 21 aircraft, which includes two leased 737-8s and eight Next-Generation 737s. LG's route network has grown by 30% during the last two years, servicing 94 destinations.
Comments from Luxair, Boeing
"The purchase of the 737-10 is another step towards Luxair positioning for its future with the investment in the latest airplane technology that will support Luxair's growth plans and the decarbonization of our fleet. There is high commonality between the 737 MAX models, and this allows for significant operational savings for the airline," said Gilles Feith, Luxair CEO.
"In addition to reducing overall fuel use and emissions, the 737 MAXs will help create a 50 percent smaller noise footprint by reducing noise generated by takeoffs and landings at Luxembourg Airport."
"With three members of the 737 MAX family in its fleet, Luxair will have the flexibility to use the right-size airplane according to the market demand," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "We appreciate Luxair for choosing the 737-10 to support its growth and improve the passenger experience, while realizing the benefits of operating an increasingly fuel-efficient fleet."
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