(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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