📋 Tender Overview
Scope Acquiring of 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets. Iberia Aer Lingus and British Airways parent company International Airlines Group IAG has announced its intention to buy 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets. Boeing would deliver the combination of 737-8 and 737-10 aircraft powered by CFM Leap engines between 2023 and 2027. The 737 MAX 8 can accommodate up to 178 passengers in a two-class configuration while the larger 737 MAX 10 jet seats about 230 passengers. With a single-aisle fleet that currently includes almost exclusively of Airbus A320 family aircraft IAG said it is turning to the 737 MAX as part of diversifying its future fleet to spur competition. IAG chief executive Willie Walsh said Were very pleased to sign this letter of intent with Boeing and are certain that these aircraft will be a great addition to IAGs short-haul fleet. The aircraft is expected to be used by several of IAGs airlines including Vueling LEVEL and British Airways at London Gatwick Airport.
