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Eastar Jet Accepts Delivery of its First Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing delivers first 737 MAX to Eastar Jet to the Korean based carrier.

The airline is scheduled to receive another aircraft later this month. The airline is delighted the new aircraft is here and looks at the future possibilities the plane gives the airline.

“We are excited to take delivery of this brand new 737 MAX airplane,” said Jong-Gu Choi, President of Eastar Jet. “The introduction of the 737 MAX into our fleet reflects the efforts we are making to modernize our product offering and provide a world-class experience to our customers. In addition, the superior economics and longer-range capability of the 737 MAX will enable us to expand our network into new and existing markets more efficiently, which will help us achieve long-term growth.”

The aircraft maker is proud of their relationship with the carrier.

“Eastar Jet has achieved impressive growth flying the Boeing 737. With the new 737 MAX, the airline will be able to take their performance to the next level. They can fly farther, lower their operating costs, and provide an even better experience for their passengers,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. “We are proud of our partnership with Eastar Jet and we are excited to see them leverage the MAX to compete in one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.”

By Elizabeth Atkinson