SEATTLE,
Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and American
Airlines, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corp., today announced an
order for an additional 26 Next-Generation 737-800s, airplanes that will help
the carrier accelerate its fleet renewal plan.
Twenty of the 26 new orders are exercised options. The other six are
incremental to American Airlines' 2009-2010 fleet plan announced earlier this
year.
"American Airlines continues to execute its fleet renewal plan to control
costs while prudently reinvesting in the travel experience for customers,"
said Tom Horton, AMR's executive vice president of Finance and Planning and
chief financial officer. "Replacing MD-80s with 737s at current fuel prices
provides financial benefits while enhancing the customer experience."
With today's announcement, American has ordered a total of 36 Boeing
737-800s in 2008. In addition to the new orders booked this year, American is
accelerating deliveries of airplanes booked in prior years.
"Boeing and American Airlines have enjoyed a partnership that spans more
than 50 years -- back to the beginning of the commercial jet age. Today's
announcement continues that long and successful history," said Ray Conner,
vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "These additional
Next-Generation 737s will enhance American's fleet with newer, more efficient
airplanes -- lowering fuel costs and lessening the environmental impact of
flying."
The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling version of the successful
Next-Generation 737 family. Known for its reliability, fuel efficiency and
economical performance, the 737-800 is selected by leading carriers throughout
the world because it provides operators the flexibility to serve a wide range
of markets.
To date, 117 customers have placed orders for nearly 5,000 Next-Generation
737s. Unfilled orders for the Next-Generation 737 exceed 2,200 airplanes,
valued at more than $160 billion at list prices.
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