(20 July 2022, 11:42 +07)
ANA held a signing ceremony at the Farnborough
International Airshow to formalize an order for 20 737-8 airplanes
with 10 options, in addition to the airline's selection of the new
777-8 Freighter.
ANA is the first 737 MAX customer in Japan and
first carrier in Asia to choose the 777-8 Freighter.
"This is a tremendous milestone for ANA and Boeing
as the airline has selected the 737-8 and 777-8 Freighter to
further strengthen its passenger and cargo operations," said Stan
Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "ANA has
remained at the forefront of commercial aviation by consistently
investing in the latest airplane technology, providing their
passengers with an unparalleled flying experience and more
sustainable options to travel and deliver goods around the globe."
ANA Boeing 737 MAX and ANA Cargo Boeing 777-8F
Powered by the latest CFM International LEAP-1B
engines, the
737-8 will enable ANA to optimize its fleet
while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% and noise by
50% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
ANA has also converted two orders for the 777-9
passenger jet to the 777-8 Freighter. With the new freighter, ANA
will be able to carry up to 10 tonnes more payload and fly further
than the 777 Freighter with at least a 10% improvement in fuel
efficiency, emissions and operating costs per tonne.
Featuring a composite wing and more efficient engines, the new
777-8 Freighter will interline seamlessly with ANA's existing 777
Freighter fleet, using the same containers and pallets.
"We are pleased to partner with Boeing to
introduce new airplanes into our world-class fleet that further
our commitment to sustainable aviation," said Koji Shibata,
President and CEO of ANA Holdings. "The efficiency, reliability
and range capability of the 737 MAX make it an ideal airplane to
refresh our narrow-body fleet and provide our passengers with the
highest level of comfort onboard. In addition, the 777-8
Freighters will add flexibility and efficiency to our air cargo
network. The 737 and 777 have long been a mainstay of the ANA
fleet, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with
Boeing with these new airplanes."
Based in Tokyo, ANA was the global launch operator
of the 787 Dreamliner and is a launch customer for the 777X
family. The airline currently operates more than 170 Boeing jets,
including two 777 Freighters, 39 737s and the world's largest 787
fleet with 77 Dreamliners including all three sub-models.
This
order expands ANA's order book to 60 Boeing airplanes
including the 737 MAX, 787 and 777X.
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