Boeing earns $4.2bn orders

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Jakarta-based Lion Air has placed an order with Boeing worth $3bn at list prices for 40 737-900 Extended Range aircraft

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worth $3bn at list prices for 40 737-900

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‘This announcement is a great achievement for Lion Air as we are the world’s largest operator of the 737-900ER,’ said Rusdi Kirana, founder and president of Lion Air.

Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005, and up until last July Lion Air had ordered 60 of the latest model.

The new aircraft has a new pair of exit doors, and is said to be able to fit 220 passengers in a single-class layout. It will also be able to fly an increased distance of 5,900km thanks to strengthened wings, a two-position tailskid, improvements to the leading and trailing-edge flap systems, optional blended winglets, and two extra fuel tanks.

Lion Air, which operates an all-Boeing Fleet, expects a delivery of seven 737-900ERs this year.

Separately, GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has placed an order for six Boeing 777 Freighters, worth $1.2bn at list prices.

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