Airlines
Bonza becomes first Australian airline to take delivery of the new 737 MAX
The first 737-8 aircraft from Boeing has been delivered to Bonza, a new airline that will operate the new 737 MAX in Australia for the first time
Which airline in Australia will use the new 737max?
The first 737-8 aircraft from Boeing [NYSE:BA] has been delivered to Bonza, a new airline that will operate the new 737 MAX in Australia for the first time. In order to mark the occasion and welcome the fuel-efficient 737-8 to its Sunshine Coast base, Bonza conducted an arrival ceremony.
Who owns the airline Bonza?
Tim Jordan, the founder and chief executive officer of Bonza, stated: “Bonza’s objective is to encourage more travel by offering more choices and ultra-low costs, particularly into leisure destinations where travel is now often restricted to connections via big cities”. The dynamic commercial aviation sector in Australia has inspired Bonza to develop a fresh business strategy. We are sure that the airline will be able to give its passengers a comfortable flight and a more environmentally friendly way to tour the entire nation due to the fuel-efficient 737-8 aircrafts.
The 737-8 will help Bonza improve its domestic operations while using 20% less fuel, emitting 50% less carbon dioxide, and leaving a 50% smaller noise footprint than earlier generations of aircraft. The 737 MAX family of aircraft features the most recent CFM International LEAP-1B engines, advanced winglets, and other aerodynamic improvements to enhance performance and save operating costs.
The 737 MAX is flown by more than 40 airlines worldwide, and since late 2020, it has completed more than 720,000 revenue flights totaling more than 1.8 million flying hours. Bonza, based in Australia’s Sunshine Coast, has indicated a willingness to expanding its fleet by seven 737 MAX aircraft within its first year of operation. Subject to regulatory approval, the airline is working hard to start flights as early as late September. Additionally, the airline has asked residents to participate in a national social media campaign to help name its aircraft.
Airlines
First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class
India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”
Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.
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The launch route for IndiGo’s A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.
Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraft’s official delivery to India.
Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.
Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.
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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.
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