Airlines Deals

Jet Airways, India’s premier low-cost carrier and one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has made an important commitment to Aviation Partners Boeing patented* Blended Winglet Technology. The carrier will take delivery of 10 Blended Winglet Shipsets, as Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE), with 737-800s deliveries with the last delivery in October 2007.
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“With this landmark sale to highly-respected Jet Airways, we’ve covered almost every continent with our product,” says Aviation Partners Boeing Vice President of Sales Patrick LaMoria. “Airline operators the world over — from Asia to Australia, North America, Africa, South America and Europe — are enjoying significant economic and performance benefits with Blended Winglet Technology. At this time, we are still looking for our first operator based in Antarctica!”

Specific benefits for Jet Airways include annual fuel savings projected to be in excess of 100,000 gallons per aircraft as well as improved range capability for planned international expansion. Blended Winglet Equipped 737-800s, in Jet Airways’ distinctive blue livery with a yellow sun gleaming on the tailfins, will expand international markets of the Delhi-based carrier to Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore.

“Jet Airways will enjoy measurable economic benefits and improved long- haul performance with Blended Winglets,” says Aviation Partners Boeing Sales Director Christopher Stafford. “Having a premier carrier like Jet Airways operating our product will give visibility to Blended Winglet Technology in the region and will, we anticipate, inspire other carriers in the region to acquire Performance Enhanced Next Generation 737s.”

Today, over 1150 Boeing aircraft are flying with Blended Winglets and more than 50% of the Boeing 737-700/800 world feet is now equipped with Blended Winglet Technology. Blended Winglets improve range by up to 5%, save fuel, boost performance, reduce engine maintenance cost and provide important environmental benefits.

To learn more about Aviation Partners Boeing’s Blended Winglet Technology — the New Standard in Commercial and Business Aviation go to www.aviationpartnersboeing.com