Luxair Orders Two Boeing 737-10 Jets to Drive Sustainable Growth
Luxair announced on July 22 that the European regional carrier is once again expanding its fleet with a new member of the Boeing 737 MAX family to support its sustainable growth. A year after purchasing the 737-7 and 737-8 models, Luxair has now placed an order for two 737-10 airplanes with options for two more. The 737-10 is the largest model in the MAX family and offers the best economics of any single-aisle jet.
“The purchase of the 737-10 is another step towards Luxair positioning for its future with the investment in the latest airplane technology that will support Luxair’s growth plans and the decarbonization of our fleet. There is high commonality between the 737 MAX models, and this allows for significant operational savings for the airline,” said Gilles Feith, Luxair CEO.
“In addition to reducing overall fuel use and emissions, the 737 MAXs will help create a 50 percent smaller noise footprint by reducing noise generated by takeoffs and landings at Luxembourg Airport.”
Enhanced Efficiency and Passenger Experience
The 737 MAX family reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes they replace, providing operators with greater efficiency and fleet commonality. With the 737-10’s size, operators can carry more passengers and achieve the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane.
Luxair plans to configure its new 737-10s to offer passengers a minimum of a 30-inch seat pitch. In this configuration, the airline can fly up to 213 passengers on routes stretching 5,740 km (3,100 nautical miles), offering more capacity and range to capitalize on growing leisure travel.
“With three members of the 737 MAX family in its fleet, Luxair will have the flexibility to use the right-size airplane according to market demand,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “We appreciate Luxair for choosing the 737-10 to support its growth and improve the passenger experience, while realizing the benefits of operating an increasingly fuel-efficient fleet.”
Luxair’s Expanding Fleet and Network
Luxair currently operates a regional fleet of 21 airplanes, including two leased 737-8s and eight Next-Generation 737s. Luxair has expanded its route network by 30% in the past two years, now serving 94 destinations.
Founded in 1961, Luxair is a key player in the economy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the surrounding Greater Region. Luxair offers fast air service to most major cities, business centers, and international hubs in Europe, providing maximum flexibility to business customers and quality travel to leisure customers. Luxair’s tour operator division offers a wide range of packages and themed holidays. Additionally, Luxair provides airport services at Luxembourg Airport and its air cargo division handles all types of goods with ease and efficiency.
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