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KLM Purchases Two More Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
According to Boeing website, Boeing and KLM announced two 777-300ER aircraft purchase agreement, catalogue price of 751 million US dollars, this order will be included on the Boeing website under Orders and Delivery as an unnamed customer order.
"KLM is one of the world's leading network carriers and an aviation pioneer and we are delighted the airline has once again selected the Boeing 777-300ER to strengthen its long-haul fleet for the future," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "KLM's continuing interest in the 777-300ERs shows the enduring appeal and value of the 777, thanks to its outstanding operating economics, superior performance and popularity among passengers."
Boeing Press
The Boeing 777-300ER can carry 396 passengers in a two-cabin layout with a maximum range of 7,370 nautical miles (13650 km). The aircraft is the world's most reliable dual-aisle aircraft with a reliability of 99.5%.
The Amsterdam-based KLM Group has 92 European routes and 70 intercontinental routes with 209 fleets. KLM currently operates 29 B777 aircraft, including 14 B777-300ERs. At the same time, it also operates the 747 and 787 Dreamliner.
777-300ER KLM In Skyteam Livery
KLM as the world's oldest airline, is still operating under its original name. This year marks the 100th anniversary of KLM. In 2004, it merged with Air France to form Europe's largest aviation group. The French KLM Group is also one of the largest operators of the 777 series aircraft, operating a total of nearly 100 B777 series aircraft.
Boeing to break the existing deadlock?
KLM has long been Boeing's customer. However, Boeing revealed that the order was not a new order as KLM previously recorded it on its accounts as an unidentified customer. Based on the listing price, the deal was valued at approximately $751 million. As of July 31, Boeing had delivered 804 B777-300 aircraft. Emirates currently operates 114 aircraft which make it the world's largest operator.
Boeing 777 Factory
Boeing desperately needs new wide-body order due to its best-selling narrow-body aircraft 737 MAX's order have been completely exhausted since mid-March.
The 737 MAX aircraft accounts for nearly 70% of Boeing's total commercial aircraft output, accounting for approximately 30% of its total operating profit. However, since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines on March 10, the largest aircraft delivery has been completely exhausted. The frozen of the MAX aircraft deliveries has severely damaged the financial condition of the aircraft manufacturer. In the second quarter of this year, Boeing's total commercial aircraft deliveries fell 54% year-on-year to 90. As a result, the company's second-quarter revenue fell 35% year-on-year.
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By albertaviationAccording to Boeing website, Boeing and KLM announced two 777-300ER aircraft purchase agreement, catalogue price of 751 million US dollars, this order will be included on the Boeing website under Orders and Delivery as an unnamed customer order.
"KLM is one of the world's leading network carriers and an aviation pioneer and we are delighted the airline has once again selected the Boeing 777-300ER to strengthen its long-haul fleet for the future," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "KLM's continuing interest in the 777-300ERs shows the enduring appeal and value of the 777, thanks to its outstanding operating economics, superior performance and popularity among passengers."
Boeing Press
The Boeing 777-300ER can carry 396 passengers in a two-cabin layout with a maximum range of 7,370 nautical miles (13650 km). The aircraft is the world's most reliable dual-aisle aircraft with a reliability of 99.5%.
The Amsterdam-based KLM Group has 92 European routes and 70 intercontinental routes with 209 fleets. KLM currently operates 29 B777 aircraft, including 14 B777-300ERs. At the same time, it also operates the 747 and 787 Dreamliner.
777-300ER KLM In Skyteam Livery
KLM as the world's oldest airline, is still operating under its original name. This year marks the 100th anniversary of KLM. In 2004, it merged with Air France to form Europe's largest aviation group. The French KLM Group is also one of the largest operators of the 777 series aircraft, operating a total of nearly 100 B777 series aircraft.
Boeing to break the existing deadlock?
KLM has long been Boeing's customer. However, Boeing revealed that the order was not a new order as KLM previously recorded it on its accounts as an unidentified customer. Based on the listing price, the deal was valued at approximately $751 million. As of July 31, Boeing had delivered 804 B777-300 aircraft. Emirates currently operates 114 aircraft which make it the world's largest operator.
Boeing 777 Factory
Boeing desperately needs new wide-body order due to its best-selling narrow-body aircraft 737 MAX's order have been completely exhausted since mid-March.
The 737 MAX aircraft accounts for nearly 70% of Boeing's total commercial aircraft output, accounting for approximately 30% of its total operating profit. However, since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines on March 10, the largest aircraft delivery has been completely exhausted. The frozen of the MAX aircraft deliveries has severely damaged the financial condition of the aircraft manufacturer. In the second quarter of this year, Boeing's total commercial aircraft deliveries fell 54% year-on-year to 90. As a result, the company's second-quarter revenue fell 35% year-on-year.