New Australian Airline Takes Delivery of First Boeing 737 MAX

(02 August 2022, 11:48 +07)  Bonza has become the first Australian airline to take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX.

Based in Australia’s Sunshine Coast, the new airline has indicated that it may add up to seven 737 MAX planes to its fleet within the first year of operations.

Bonza is currently waiting to receive regulatory approval to begin operations and is hoping to get the green light for take off by the end of September.

Bonza's first Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Australia

Once approved, the airline is aiming to operate flights to 17 destinations on 27 routes across Australia with the 737-8 aircraft.

“We are beyond excited to welcome our first 737 MAX to Sunshine Coast Airport and with so much buzz around the country for Bonza, we hope today is also exciting for the communities we’ll be flying to,” said Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza. “Our teams have been working hard behind the scenes to reach this significant milestone and we cannot wait to launch operations in the near future. The efficiency, reliability and overall capability of the 737 MAX will enable us to provide our customers with low-cost flights and the highest level of comfort onboard.”

The 737-8 reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% and has a 50% smaller noise footprint compared to previous generation airplanes.

“This is a tremendous milestone for Bonza and Boeing as the airline joins many operators around the world who have launched service with the 737 MAX,” said Christy Reese, vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing Asia Pacific, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Bonza has created a new business model to create new markets in Australia’s dynamic commercial aviation market. We are confident that the fuel-efficient 737-8 airplanes will enable the airline to provide their passengers with a comfortable flying experience and a more sustainable option to travel throughout the country.”

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