{"id":5987,"date":"2019-09-03T22:48:38","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T03:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=5987"},"modified":"2019-09-03T22:48:38","modified_gmt":"2019-09-04T03:48:38","slug":"boeing-klm-announce-order-for-two-777-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=5987","title":{"rendered":"Boeing & KLM Announce Order for Two 777 Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

New purchase will grow KLM’s 777 fleet to over 30 airplanes, increasing network flexibilityAdditional 777 jets to complement carrier’s growing 787 Dreamliner fleet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMSTERDAM,\u00a0Sept. 2, 2019\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA<\/a>] and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (AFLYY<\/a>) today announced that the carrier has ordered two more 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes as it continues to operate one of\u00a0Europe’s\u00a0most modern and efficient fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The order, valued at $751 million at current list prices, was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 777-300ER can seat up to 396 passengers in a two-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,370 nautical miles (13,650 km). The airplane is the world’s most reliable twin aisle with a schedule reliability of 99.5 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operating out of its home base in Amsterdam, the KLM Group serves a global network of 92 European cities and 70 intercontinental destinations with a fleet of 209 aircraft. The carrier operates 29 777s, including 14 777-300ERs. It also flies 747s and the 787 Dreamliner family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KLM, the world’s oldest airline still operating under its original name, is celebrating its centenary this year. In 2004 it merged with Air France to create\u00a0Europe’s\u00a0largest airline group. The Air France-KLM Group is also one of the largest operators of the 777 family with nearly 100 between the combined fleets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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