Southwest To Be Boeing 737 MAX Launch Customer

摘要

Southwest announced that it will become the launch customer of Boeing's new 737 MAX aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for 2017. The company said it has placed a firm order for 150 737 MAX planes, and also has expanded its current order book with Boeing for 58 additional 737NG aircraft. The aircraft are intended mainly to serve as replacement equipment as the airline continues the modernization of its fleet.