Norwegian receives a 737 number 6000 from Boeing

Norwegian Air Shuttle Profile

Un nuevo y ecológico avión está a punto de cruzar el Atlántico. Se trata del número 6000 de Boeing de la clase 737-800 que en breve formará parte de la flota de Norwegian.

Between 2008 and 2014, Norwegian will replace its fleet which currently consists of 737-300 and MD80 airplanes. They will be replaced by 58 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which are among the most environmentally-friendly airplane models available on the market. The Boeing 737-800 series aircraft reduce NOx and CO2  emissions by 20 – 25%. Compared to a MD airplane – which is a common sight at Scandinavian airports today NOx emissions are reduced by 43% and CO2 emissions by 33%. Norwegian will phase out the last four MD airplanes in the fleet during 2009 and subsequently will only operate flights using Boeing 737 aircraft.

Norwegian’s CEO, Bjørn Kjos announced “With Scandinavia’s most environmentally-friendly and modern fleet, and with just one airplane model Boeing 737-800 we will achieve considerably lower fuel consumption and a more straightforward operation, which will mean a significant gain for the environment. At the same time, we can offer our passengers new, more comfortable and reliable airplanes. Boeing 737-800 series aircraft are designed to fly short- and medium-distance routes and have seating for 189 passenger

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 20-Apr-09
 

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