Japan’s Skymark Airlines is planning to add 12 737 MAX aircraft as a part of its fleet modernisation. The airline will order four airplanes including the 737-8 and 737-10 variants with options for two additional jets. Separately, the airline will add six lessor-owned 737-8s to its fleet.
Ihssane Mounir, Boeing's senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, said: “As Skymark Airlines looks to sustainably grow its fleet, the 737 MAX family offers market-leading efficiency and environmental performance. With commonality and enhanced capabilities, the 737-8 and 737-10 will enable Skymark Airlines to optimize its fleet across all operations."
Based in Tokyo's Haneda Airport, Skymark Airlines is Japan's third largest carrier by revenue and currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 29 Next-Generation 737-800s.
Boeing claims that the 737 MAX reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% and the noise footprint by 50% compared to other planes of its type.
This order will be reflected on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website once finalized.