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Hapag-Lloyd Flug orders

two boeing next-generation 737s

SEATTLE: The Boeing Company has confirmed that German inclusive-tour carrier Hapag-Lloyd Flug has ordered two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order value is approximately $100 million.

These orders are existing orders that have been accounted for in cumulative order totals published by Boeing on December 15.

The carrier is scheduled to take delivery of the airplanes in 2001. When delivered, the airplanes will increase Hapag-Lloyd's entire fleet to 33 airplanes flying routes throughout Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands.

Hapag-Lloyd Ñ the launch customer for the Next-Generation 737-800 Ñ said the Ñ 800 models eventually will replace the 737-400s and -500s in its fleet. Including this order, the airline has ordered 24 Next-Generation 737-800s, of which 11 have been delivered.

The Boeing 737-800 is powered by CFM56-7 engines produced by CFMI, a joint venture General Electric Co., of the US and SNECMA of France. The CFM56-7 is the top engine in its class for environmental sensitivity. It incorporates new technologies that reduce noise and emissions well beyond required standards.

The order for these two additional of 737-800s gives the airline an opportunity to further standardise its fleet with airplanes that offer the advantages of low costs in maintenance and crew training.ÑPR