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Delta Air Lines Orders 100 Boeing 737 Max Planes

Delta plans to buy 100 of the largest variations of Boeing’s 737 Max on Monday, even though Boeing is competing to secure regulatory approval for that version of the jet by the end of the year. Told.

This order is Delta’s first for Max and a boeing benefit. The nearly two-year global ban on planes, triggered by two fatal crashes, helped Boeing lag behind in order competition with rival Airbus. In late 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration allowed two medium-sized versions of the plane (up to 8 and up to 9) to fly again after certain amendments were made.

Delta’s order is Max 10, the largest variation of the plane. If Boeing fails to obtain the approval of the aircraft regulator by the December deadline, significant changes to the flight deck warning system will need to be made under recently passed legislation, unless Congress intervenes. This eliminates an important selling point for airplanes. Similarities with other Max variants eliminate the need to train pilots individually for each model of airplane.

Delta expects to receive the first delivery of the plane in 2025. Boeing usually discounts such large orders, but at a fixed price, orders are valued at nearly $ 13.5 billion.

and Interview with Aviation Week this month, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said he was optimistic that Boeing could proceed without overhauling the flight deck, but otherwise open to canceling Max 10. showed that. Delta said in a statement that “appropriate protection has been implemented” in case the expected certification of Max 10 is delayed, including the transition to another Max model.

Delta said the order, which included an option for an additional 30 aircraft, helped with its long-term strategy. The Max 10 is expected to bring “economic benefits” as it can carry more passengers on certain trips, and is 20-30% more fuel efficient than a replacement plane, the airline said. I am. Almost one-third of Max 10’s seats will be First Class or Delta Comfort +, servicing airlines focused on premium travel.

“The Boeing 737-10 will be an important addition to Delta’s fleet as it shapes a more sustainable future for air travel with improved customer experience, improved fuel efficiency and best-in-class performance.” Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, said. He said.

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