Boeing and Jakarta-based Garuda Indonesia have announced at the Singapore Air Show that the airline has ordered four 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at more than $1 billion at current list prices.
Additionally, Garuda confirmed a previous unidentified order for seven Next-Generation 737-800s placed in 2007, and announced that it has converted 18 of its existing 737-700s on order to 737-800s and six 777-200ERs on order to 777-300ERs. 'We are extremely pleased with the support provided by Boeing to restructure previous purchase commitments,' said Emirsyah Satar, president-director and chief executive officer of Garuda Indonesia. 'This will enable Garuda to strategically implement its fleet renewal and expansion plan to meet the demands of a changing marketplace.' Garuda originally placed an order for six 777-200ERs in 1996 and 18 737-700s in 1999, which were recorded on Boeing's order books. With today's announcement, Garuda's total order now stands at 25 737-800s and 10 777-300ERs jetliners. Additionally, the airline acquired purchase rights for an additional 25 737-800s and 10 777-300ERs. |
