SEATTLE, Nov. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Avia
Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI (aircraft, crew,
maintenance, insurance) provider, today announced its first order
with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more
later.
Avia Solutions Group has 11 air operator certificates (AOC)
including Avion Express, Smartlynx, Klasjet, Air Explore, BBN,
Ascend Airways and Skytrans among others. These AOCs operate year
round in over 60 countries on behalf of various scheduled airlines
and tour operators.
"As the world's largest ACMI provider, carrying over 35 million
passengers annually for our clients, we have committed to a
strategic approach of expanding our capacity to meet our customers'
seasonal needs, and our first order with Boeing is a key pillar of
this," said Gediminas Ziemelis,
Chairman of Avia Solutions Group. "This is a proud moment for all
of us at Avia Solutions Group and is testament to the fact that
Avia Solutions Group is now entering a clear phase of sustained
growth. These 737 MAXs will enhance the fleets of our airlines,
giving their customers both operational flexibility and greater
fuel efficiency."
The 737-8 is the market's most versatile single-aisle airplane,
capable of operating profitably on short- and medium-haul routes.
This flexibility is crucial for an ACMI operator like Avia
Solutions Group, enabling it to provide additional capacity to
airlines during peak travel periods or support operations during
unexpected aircraft or staff outages.
"ACMI providers such as Avia Solutions Group offer important,
flexible capacity to meet the dynamic demand in our industry, and
we are honored Avia has selected Boeing airplanes to help meet that
demand from its customers," said Brad
McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales
and Marketing. "By choosing the 737-8, Avia Solutions Group is
aligning with its customers' plans to operate increasingly
fuel-efficient fleets that improve the passenger experience."
The 737-8 can seat between 162 and 210 passengers, depending on
configuration, and has a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480
km). In addition to improved environmental performance for
operators, 737 MAX passengers experience features designed to
create a spacious, relaxing environment, including the Boeing Sky
Interior and customizable LED lighting.
About Avia Solutions Group
Avia Solutions Group
consists of 250+ companies providing a wide range of aviation
services such as aircraft maintenance and repair (MRO) by FL
Technics, pilot and crew training by BAA Training and ground
handling by Aviator & BGS. The Group's team encompasses 14,000
highly qualified aviation professionals.
For more information: www.aviasg.com
About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company,
Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes,
defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the
talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,
sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is
committed to innovating for the future, leading with
sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's
core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and
find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
Contact
ASG Media Contact
Silvija Sileike
Chief Communications Officer
Avia Solutions Group
silvija.sileike@aviasg.com
+370 671 22697
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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