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Boeing and Lion Air announce historic commitment: for up 380 B-737 airplanes, order will be the largest ever for industry

Bali, Indonesia - 201 B-737 MAXs and 29 B-737/900ERs NG (worth US 21,7 billion) + rights for additional 150 aircraft

Boeing and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday announced a commitment for the airline to order 201 B-737 MAXs and 29 B-737/900 ERs (Extended Range) Next-Generation. The agreement also includes purchase rights for an additional 150 airplanes. "The 737 MAX will be the future of Lion Air", said Rusdi Kirana, Lion Air Founder and President Director. "The highly efficient, technologically advanced airplane...

fra/pec - 1135754
Rome, Italy, 11/18/2011 14:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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