Aeromexico Finalizes Order for 60 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 9s

Aeromexico has finalized an order with Boeing for 60 737 MAX 8s and 9s, with reconfirmation rights for 30 additional 737 MAXs.

The firm order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $6 billion at published list prices.

This order brings the total 737 MAX firm orders to 938 airplanes.

The 737 MAX is a new-engine variant which incorporates the latest-technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines.

Boeing says that airlines operating the 737 MAX will see a 13% percent fuel-use improvement over today's most fuel-efficient single-aisle airplanes and an 8% operating cost per seat advantage over tomorrow's competition.

The 737 MAX also features the new Boeing Sky Interior. The sleek interior boasts modern lines, a spacious cabin with more headroom and LED lighting that offers more vibrant color options.

Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Aeromexico, operates its main hub out of the Mexico City International Airport. In 2011 the group transported more than 14 million passengers and offers more than 550 daily flights to different cities in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Central and South America, as well as Europe and Asia.

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