Boeing Delivers 1st 737-900ERs to GECAS for Lease

Futura becomes first European carrier to operate the newest 737 model

(Seattle, May 6, 2008) -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] last week delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura International Airways, based in Palma de Mallorca.

"We are very satisfied to take delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-900ER for Europe through our lessor GECAS," said Roman Pane, CEO of Futura. "Our experience in operating the 737 will be expanded with this new aircraft model, allowing us the longest range possible for our international fleet."

Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005. The 737-900ER, the newest member of the Next-Generation 737 airplane family, increases the capability of the 737 by carrying more passengers and flying farther. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the 737-900ER April 22.

"Futura International Airways has established itself as a leader in the European aviation community by becoming the first carrier to operate the new 737-900ER," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Futura will be the first carrier in Europe to use the 737-900ER's new range capabilities to take its passengers to new destinations. We are honored that Futura's customers will experience the latest innovations the 737-900ER has to offer."

Source : Boeing

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