Southwest first to buy 737 MAX
Its the worlds best selling airplane: The 737.
Now, its gotten even better. The new 737 Max will increase fuel efficiency and decrease CO2 burns by at least 10 percent and Southwest Airlines will the first to be flying this big birds, which feature lots of technology and modern day comforts.
Todays environment demands that we become more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, and as the launch Customer of the Boeing 737 MAX, we have accomplished both, said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman, President, and CEO in a press release. We are teaming up with our friends from Boeing to lead the industry in a way that makes both our Shareholders and our Customers proud to associate with Southwest Airlines. Todays announcement will allow us to maintain our position as a low-cost provider in the years ahead.