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.
“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
http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com