Luxair, the Luxembourgish airline, and Boeing announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the carrier has selected the Boeing 737-7 as it continues its single-aisle growth strategy. In selecting the 737-7 the carrier will become the European launch customer for the airplane with an agreement to purchase four jets.
Since March 2023, Luxair has placed orders for four 737-8s. With this latest announcement of the selection, the airline's commitment for four 737-7s will bring the airline's firm orders for the 737 to eight. The carrier will also initially lease two 737-8s, due summer 2023, before taking direct delivery of its first 737-8.
“We continue to invest in Luxair's growth and this agreement for four Boeing 737-7s is an extra step towards securing a long-term future for our national airline. This type of aircraft is a perfect match for Luxair and will meet the requirements of the market. Seating 160 passengers, the 737-7 will offer flexibility across the Luxair destination network while significantly reducing fuel consumption. This will help us get even closer to our commitment to sustainable flights, while demonstrating once again our support to the promise of “Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050″ submitted by IATA,” said Gilles Feith, Luxair CEO.
