SpiceJet celebrates delivery of first long range B737-900ER
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(CAPA) SpiceJet took delivery of its first B737-900ER (Extended Range) aircraft from The Boeing Company on 07 November 2007. With this delivery, SpiceJet becomes the first India-based airline to operate the B737-900ER. SpiceJet originally announced its decision to purchase five 737-900ERs and five 737-800s at the 2006 Asian Aerospace Air Show in Singapore.
All of the aircraft will be equipped with Blended Winglets, which improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions by up to four percent.
SpiceJet is one of India's newest start-up private carriers and operates an all-Boeing fleet in a a single-class seating configuration on its short- and medium-haul flights within India. SpiceJet began service in May 2005 with three leased B737-800s and today operates more than 86 daily services to 14 destinations.
Boeing announced the launch of the B737-900ER program in July 2005. The B737-900ER incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat, rear-pressure bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class layout. Aerodynamic and structural design changes -- including strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, optional Blended Winglets, and auxiliary fuel tanks -- will allow the B737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km).
The B737-900ER has substantial economic advantages over competing models including 6% lower operating costs per trip and 4% lower operating costs per seat than the A321 -- which is more than 9,550 pounds (4,340 kg) heavier. The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and will share the same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation 737 series models.
As of 31 October 2007, eight customers have placed orders for 169 B737-900ERs. The B737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner in history, with more than 7,000 orders to more than 240 customers around the world. Boeing has nearly 1,800 unfilled orders for the airplane with a value exceeding $125 billion at current list prices.
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