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[Andrew Ong 1]

Aviation Capital Group orders fifteen 737s and five 787s:

 

Boeing, Aviation Capital Group Announce Order for 20 Airplanes

• Leasing company expands portfolio with 15 737s and five 787s

SEATTLE, April 23, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) today announced that the leasing company has placed an order for 15 Next-Generation 737s and five 787 Dreamliners.

 

The order, worth approximately $1.6 billion at list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries Web site.

 

"We are delighted to add the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to our portfolio. This aircraft represents a significant step forward for mid-size widebody aircraft," said R. Stephen Hannahs, group managing director and chief executive officer of ACG. "Of course, the Next-Generation 737 continues to be an outstanding performer for airlines and is an excellent leasing asset."

 

ACG's current fleet contains 138 Boeing aircraft, which includes Next-Generation 737s, 737 Classics, 757s and 767s.

 

With today's announcement, ACG has a backlog of 52 Boeing airplanes on order. In December 2006, ACG announced that it had acquired delivery positions for 15 Next-Generation 737s from Delta Air Lines. In July 2006, ACG placed an order for 14 Next-Generation 737s and announced that it had agreed to acquire six additional Next-Generation 737s from Aeromexico, with a simultaneous agreement to lease the aircraft back to the airline.

 

"Boeing is proud of its partnership with ACG and the important role the Next-Generation 737 has played in its growing fleet size and market presence," said John Feren, vice president of Sales – Leasing and Asset Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With today's endorsement of the 787 Dreamliner, ACG is significantly expanding its widebody fleet, bringing its airline customers breakthrough technology, best-in-class fuel efficiency and lower operating costs."

 

The Next-Generation 737 family is the most technologically advanced airplane family in the single-aisle market. The Next-Generation 737's market success is confirmed by air finance investors, who consistently rank it as the most preferred airplane due to its wide market base, superior performance efficiency and lowest operating costs in its class. As of March 31, 104 customers have placed orders for 3,734 Next-Generation 737s. Unfilled orders for the model exceed 1,500 airplanes, worth over $100 billion at current list prices.

 

The technologically-advanced 787 Dreamliner will use 20 percent less fuel than today's airplanes of comparable size, provide airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity, and present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity, wider seats and aisles, larger windows, and other conveniences. Since its launch in April 2004, 44 customers have announced 544 orders for the 787.

 

One of the top five aircraft leasing enterprises in the world, Aviation Capital Group is owner/lessor and portfolio manager of a diversified fleet of commercial jet aircraft leased to the world's leading airlines. Its portfolio includes more than 200 aircraft leased to 95 airlines in 43 countries. ACG's Capital Markets Group also provides asset management and remarketing services to aircraft investors and institutional clients. ACG was founded in 1989 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp.

 

[Pieter C. 5]

Boeing profit soars to $877 million

 

Thursday April 26, 2007

A day after Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada ordered 787s, Boeing reported a thumping 26.7% increase in first-quarter net earnings to $877 million from $692 million in the year-ago period.

 

Revenue grew 8% to $15.4 billion and earnings from operations rose 36% to $1.3 billion. Backlog reached a record $262 billion, up 23% in the past 12 months due to continued strength in commercial airplane orders and additional defense orders for the F-18 and C-17.

 

Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney said the results "are in line with our expectations" and the "record backlog, increasing productivity and the progress of our development programs have us on track to achieve our growth and profitability objectives."

 

Highlights included a 7% increase in revenue for Boeing Commercial Airplanes on an 8% lift in deliveries to 106 aircraft. BCA received 189 orders during the quarter and its backlog rose to a record $188 billion, up 42% in the past year.

 

The company's 2007 revenue guidance is $65 billion, lifting to $72 billion in 2008. It expects to deliver 445 airplanes in 2007 and 515 in 2008, including the first 787s.

 

 

[Pieter C. 5]

Boeing Gets 126 April Orders

 

May 4, 2007

Boeing racked up about 126 commercial plane orders in April, it said on Thursday, the highest monthly total this year but lower than the 149 it took in the same month a year ago.

 

The world's biggest-selling planemaker -- which snatched that title back from Airbus last year -- continued to lead its European rival in the wide-body market, notching up orders for its new, lightweight 787 Dreamliner from Virgin Atlantic Airways, Air Canada and others.

 

Boeing only announced an approximate number of orders for the month and said the exact number would be confirmed next week.

 

It now has 315 net orders for the year, compared with 325 at the same point a year ago. Last year turned out to be Boeing's best-ever, with 1,044 net orders.

 

Airbus, owned by aerospace company EADS, had 134 orders at the end of March, and has not yet published April's orders.

 

Both planemakers are likely to see a spike in orders next month at the Paris Air Show, as many of their customer airlines like to announce purchases there in order to gain more publicity.

 

(Reuters)

 

[Andrew Ong 1]

KLM/Air France orders more 773(ER)s:

 

Boeing Statement on Air France/KLM Group Announcement

 

SEATTLE, May 24, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is pleased that Air France/KLM Group has again selected the 777-300ER for its fleet requirements. Boeing looks forward to finalizing the order. Air France was one of the launch customers for the 777-300ER and the launch customer for the 777 Freighter.

[Pieter C. 5]

AirTran Orders 15 Boeing 737-700s

 

May 23, 2007

AirTran Airways on Wednesday said it had ordered 15 new Boeing 737-700 series aircraft worth USD$885 million at list prices.

 

Delivery is set for 2011 and 2012. Including this order, AirTran has ordered a total of 115 Boeing 737-700s.

 

The airline currently operates 132 aircraft, 45 of which are Boeing 737-700 series aircraft and 87 of which are Boeing 717-200 aircraft.

 

(Reuters)

 

[adrianqcs 0]

Boeing Delivers First 737-900ER in Lion Air Livery

 

SEATTLE, June 12, 2007 -- Lion Air took delivery today in Seattle of its first Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane in the airline's livery. To date, the Jakarta-based airline has received three 737-900ERs. The first two airplanes were delivered in a special dual paint scheme that featured the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage.

 

Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Lion Air announced an order for 30 of the newest 737 model. Lion Air has ordered 60 737-900ERs.

 

The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family, increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying farther.

 

Lion Air operates an all-Boeing fleet and is the largest low-cost airline in Asia, with nearly 1 million passengers per month since the airline began operations in June 2000.

 

 

 

 

[Azuddin 1]

Check the the second one in dreamliner scheme, looks awesome

 

Airliners.net - Lion Air B737-900ER

 

Azuddin

[Peter Smith 1]

Looking good!

 

They currently serve the following ports:

Jakarta

Makassar

Manado

Denpasar

Surabaya

 

I'm very keen to see them finally take up their long planned attack on the very popular PER-indo market!

 

Oh another thing, ain't AK really the largest low-cost carrier in Asia???

[Ellist 0]

I think AK should be the largest LCC in Asia, m i correct?

[Kevin Teh 0]

maybe Lion is the largest LCC in Asia..... utilizing all boeing fleet...

 

they can judge the largest by alot of factor, in term of passenger, fleet etc etc....

[Ewan Shamsudin 0]

Lion Air operates an all-Boeing fleet and is the largest low-cost airline in Asia, with nearly 1 million passengers per month since the airline began operations in June 2000.

They also operate on MD-80s, MD-90s and Dash 8 lah.

 

Currently, Lion Air has a fleet of 36 aircrafts, consisting of 16 units MD 80-series,

5 units MD 90-series, 10 units B737-400, 2 units B737-300 and 3 feeder aircrafts of Dash 8.

- Source: LionAir website.

 

[Fitri Shukri 0]

maybe Lion is the largest LCC in Asia..... utilizing all boeing fleet...

 

they can judge the largest by alot of factor, in term of passenger, fleet etc etc....

 

The definition of LCC also differ. I've heard some quarters doesn't specify Lion Air as an LCC

[Kevin Teh 0]

They also operate on MD-80s, MD-90s and Dash 8 lah.

 

- Source: LionAir website.

 

Literally MD are Boeings ever since they brought over. If you look at Lion's MDs.. they actually written Boeing MD-80/90 on the body. Well for publicity purpose, maybe Boeing ignore those non-jet aircrafts?

 

anyway, its just boeing's news release which more or less bias to the boeing side, it make sense if they start sending their 739ER over to KUL ... hahaha

[Edwin Lau 0]

I oways thought that AK is the largest LCC carrier in Asia. They ordered like 100 over buses and they are still operatin their 733s right?

[Teoh Z Yao 0]

Hey, I like 737NG!

 

 

The Dreamliner Lion is, uh, not really good...

 

 

[Andrew Ong 1]

Lion Air increases B739ER orders to 100:

 

Boeing, Lion Air Announce Order for 40 737-900ERs

Announcement brings Lion Air's combined 737-900ER orders to 100

 

LE BOURGET, France, June 18, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Jakarta-based Lion Air today announced that the airline has ordered an additional 40 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Valued at more than $3 billion at list prices, today's announcement brings Lion Air's combined orders for the 737-900ER to 100.

 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson, Lion Air founder and President Director Rusdi Kirana, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President, Sales, Dinesh Keskar announced the order at a special event at the Paris Air Show. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.

 

"We are thrilled that Lion Air has chosen the Next-Generation 737 to play a key role in its plans for growth and market leadership," Carson said. "Lion Air's selection of the 737 to support its strategic expansion and fleet modernization validates the superior economics and value the 737s offers to airlines. It is the most efficient single-aisle airplane operating in today's market."

 

The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family, increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying farther.

 

"Today's announcement is a great achievement for Lion Air as we are the world's largest operator of the 737-900ER," said Kirana. "The 737 is the right plane to support our growing route structure throughout Southeast Asia."

 

Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Lion Air announced the initial order for 30 of the newest 737 model. In July 2006, the airline announced an additional order for 30 737-900ERs. Lion Air received the first 737-900ER in April when the airplane was delivered in a special dual paint scheme that combined the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage. The airline will receive a total of seven 737-900ERs in 2007.

 

The 737-900ER incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat, rear-pressure bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class layout. Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, optional Blended Winglets, and auxiliary fuel tanks will allow the 737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km).

 

The 737-900ER, with two auxiliary tanks, will have substantial economic advantages over competing models, including 7 percent lower operating costs per trip and 6 percent lower operating costs per seat, and 400 nautical miles more range than the A321, which is more than 9,620 pounds (4,370 kg) heavier. The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and will share the same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation 737 series models.

 

As of May 31, 2007, eight customers have placed orders for 169 Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner in history, with more than 7,000 orders to more than 240 customers around the world. Boeing has more than 1,500 unfilled orders for the airplane with a value exceeding $100 billion at current list prices.

 

Lion Air operates an all-Boeing fleet and is the largest low-cost airline in Asia, with traffic approaching 1 million passengers per month since the airline began operations in June 2000.

 

[Naim 6]

I oways thought that AK is the largest LCC carrier in Asia. They ordered like 100 over buses and they are still operatin their 733s right?

 

Well, now they are aiming for 100 x B737-900ER!

 

June 19, 2007 11:06 AM

 

Lion Air Order For 40 737-900ers

 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Jakarta-based Lion Air has ordered an additional 40 737-900ER (extended Range) airplanes, said Boeing.

 

Valued at more than US$3 billion at list prices (US$1=RM3.42), the new order brings Lion Air's combined orders for the 737-900ER to 100, it said.

 

The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer, said Boeing in a statement issued from France on Monday.

 

"We are thrilled that Lion Air has chosen the Next-Generation 737 to play a key role in its plans for growth and market leadership," Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and chief executive officer, Scott Carson said.

 

"Lion Air's selection of the 737 to support its strategic expansion and fleet modernisation validates the superior economics and value the 737s offers to airlines. It is the most efficient single-aisle airplane operating in today's market."

 

The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family, increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying farther.

 

"This is a great achievement for Lion Air as we are the world's largest operator of the 737-900ER," said Lion Air founder and President Director Rusdi Kirana. "The 737 is the right plane to support our growing route structure throughout Southeast Asia."

 

Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Lion Air announced the initial order for 30 of the newest 737 model.

 

In July 2006, the airline announced an additional order for 30 737-900ERs.

 

Lion Air received the first 737-900ER in April when the airplane was delivered in a special dual paint scheme that combined the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabiliser and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage.

 

The airline will receive a total of seven 737-900ERs in 2007.

 

The 737-900ER incorporates a new pair of exit doors and a flat, rear-pressure bulkhead that allow a maximum capacity of 220 passengers in a single-class layout.

 

Aerodynamic and structural design changes, including strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, enhancements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, optional Blended Winglets, and auxiliary fuel tanks will allow the 737-900ER to accommodate higher takeoff weights and increase its range to 3,200 nautical miles (5,900 km).

 

The 737-900ER, with two auxiliary tanks, will have substantial economic advantages over competing models, including 7 percent lower operating costs per trip and 6 percent lower operating costs per seat, and 400 nautical miles more range than the A321, which is more than 9,620 pounds (4,370 kg) heavier.

 

The 737-900ER joins the 737-600, -700, -700ER and -800 airplanes and will share the same industry-leading reliability of the other Next-Generation 737 series models.

 

As of May 31, 2007, eight customers have placed orders for 169 Next-Generation 737-900ERs. The 737 is the best-selling commercial jetliner in history, with more than 7,000 orders to more than 240 customers around the world.

 

Boeing has more than 1,500 unfilled orders for the airplane with a value exceeding US$100 billion at current list prices.

 

Lion Air operates an all-Boeing fleet and is the largest low-cost airline in Asia, with traffic approaching one million passengers per month since the airline began operations in June 2000.

 

-- BERNAMA

[Radzi 2]

Just wonder if all these airlines were thinking of leasing out at least some of their aircraft.

Edited June 19, 2007 by Radzi

[Yusoff 1]

Is Lion Air going to phase out its MD-80s and 90s? I love to see the MDs... classics and kinda powerful...

But catching the new NGs in PEN would be great too. esp the boeing+lion livery...

[Andrew Ong 1]

They also operate on MD-80s, MD-90s and Dash 8 lah.

 

Didn't know that Lion Air operates the Dash 8

Edited June 19, 2007 by Andrew Ong

[Delwin A 0]

Didn't know that Lion Air operates the Dash 8

 

iirc, their subsidiary, Wings Air operates them. They operate Q300 as well as some MD80

[FK Wong 0]

 

Boeing Delivers 777-200ER in Asiana Airlines' New Livery

 

SEATTLE, June 28, 2007 -- Boeing today delivered a 777-200ER (Extended Range) airplane to Asiana Airlines in the airline's new livery.

 

The South Korean-based airline introduced its new livery during a celebration in November 2006, which features a tail design using traditional Korean colors on a gray background. The airline's fleet will be converted to the new livery over the next five years.

 

Asiana operates a mixed fleet of more than 60 airplanes, including 737s, 747s and 767s, that connects more than 60 cities in 17 countries. The twin-engine 777 is the most fuel-efficient airplane in its category, a key element in its leading economic performance, and it releases fewer emissions into the environment than its four-engine competitor.

[Andrew Ong 1]

Boeing helps Emirates in their growing T7 fleet:

 

Boeing Technology to Help Emirates Manage Rapid Growth of 777 Fleet

 

SEATTLE, July 31, 2007 -- Two advanced Boeing [NYSE: BA] technologies will combine to help Emirates drive efficiency and maintain performance in its rapidly growing fleet of Boeing 777s and new 747-8s. By the end of this year, the Dubai-based airline will be operating 51 777s. In 2005, the airline ordered 42 777s, and when all of those are in service, the airline is expected to have a fleet of 93 777s.

 

Emirates will use an in-flight decision-support system, Airplane Health Management (AHM), as well as a software maintenance-support system, Maintenance Performance Toolbox, to help operate and maintain the airplanes during this period of rapid expansion.

 

"Emirates is dedicated to providing its passengers a superior flying experience, and the combination of these two Boeing products helps maximize that effort," said Iain Lachlan, Emirates' divisional senior vice president - Aircraft Maintenance. "These cutting-edge tools indicate clearly that we are committed to reviewing the latest technologies, and investing and adopting the best, most up-to-date technology to help ensure a safe, reliable and comfortable flight."

 

Toolbox and AHM are core elements of Boeing's strategy to provide an integrated suite of products to e-Enable the air transport system. Central to the effort is the idea that data, information and knowledge are collected and shared across an entire enterprise and its supply chain, so that airlines operate at the highest levels of operational and environmental efficiency. Emirates is the latest airline to adopt multiple e-Enabled products, which interact seamlessly and enhance the value that each would provide an airline individually.

 

"With this decision, Emirates is sending an industrywide message about how to drive efficiency and performance," said Dan da Silva, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. "We couldn't ask for a better validation of our products than an endorsement like this from one of the world's premier airlines." Airplane Health Management supports long-term fleet-reliability programs by helping airlines identify and respond to faults proactively. The goal is to help airlines operate at the highest levels of reliability and efficiency.

 

In addition to monitoring Emirates' expanding 777 fleet, AHM will also monitor the airline's fleet of 747s. Emirates ordered 10 747-8 Freighters last year and is AHM's launch customer for the 747-8. Airplane Health Management now provides real-time monitoring and decision support for 42 percent of the world's 777s and 31 percent of its 747-400s.

 

Toolbox, which is rapidly becoming a must-have software package for efficiency-conscious carriers, represents the industry's first set of productivity tools designed to unify an airline's maintenance and engineering operations from start to finish. In all, 39 air carriers have signed up for Toolbox since it was introduced 20 months ago. Toolbox today comprises six different tools that can help airlines streamline a wide range of maintenance and repair activities. Airlines can pick only the tools that they want to meet their specific needs.

 

93 Triple Sevens?! :blink:

[FK Wong 0]

Boeing, Jet Airways Announce Order for Three 777-300ERs

August 02, 2007 10:34 AM

 

SEATTLE -- The Boeing Company and Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, today announced that the airline has exercised options for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes.

 

The order, valued at more than US$790 million at list prices, follows a previous order for 10 777-300ERs in September 2005, for a combined total of 13 777-300ERs. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.

 

"It is vital that Jet Airways continues to expand its fleet progressively to ensure its leadership position in India's dynamic aviation market," said Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal. "The 777's operating efficiencies and passenger comfort play a pivotal role in our long-haul growth strategy, and will play a pivotal role as we expand our international operations."

 

Jet Airways took delivery of its first 777-300ER in April. In December 2006, the airline also placed an order for 10 787 Dreamliners.

 

"The 777's market-leading efficiency and passenger comfort will help our airline customers generate profitability from their operations," said Dinesh Keskar, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president, Sales. "Jet Airways is making the passenger-preferred 777 a cornerstone for its success."

 

[Pieter C. 5]

Air NZ To Buy Four Boeing 777s

 

August 3, 2007

National carrier Air New Zealand said on Friday it would buy four Boeing 777-300 aircraft.

 

It did not disclose a price but said the planes were being bought at a substantial discount to the list price of USD$1.1 billion.

 

It said it had also taken options to buy three more of the planes, which are to be powered by General Electric engines.

 

(Reuters)