Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet has confirmed an order for 42 737 Max 8 aircraft worth $4.4bn at list prices, which it announced at India Aviation 2014, an international exhibition and conference on civil aviation.
The order was previously listed as unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website.
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SpiceJet’s parent, The Sun Group CFO S L Narayanan said: "The induction of Boeing 737 MAX will further modernise our fleet, improve customer experience, and ensure that we operate the most efficient fleet well into the future."
The 737 MAX is equipped with advanced engine technologies, including CFM International LEAP-1B engines that deliver improved efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Asia Pacific and India sales senior vice-president Dinesh Keskar added: "The capabilities of the 737 MAX supports SpiceJet’s mission to become India’s preferred low-cost airline. We are very proud to be partners with SpiceJet and a part of the airline’s continued success with the addition of the 737 MAX."
With the latest announcement, SpiceJet has ordered 90 aircraft directly from Boeing, including the 737-800, 737-900ER and now the 737 MAX, and has taken delivery of 31 of the jets.
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By GlobalDataImage: A graphic image of a 737 MAX 8 in SpiceJet livery. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
