Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) has signed an order
with Boeing for fifteen 737-9 aircraft.
The 737-9 is designed to seat more than 190
passengers in a two-class configuration and has a range of 3,300
nautical miles.
The Hong Kong-based carrier, which launched
passenger and cargo flights in July 2022, will use the 737-9 as
the backbone of its future fleet as it ramps up the number of
services it offers between Hong Kong and major cities in Asia and
Mainland China.
“The 737-9 will allow
GBA to open up new routes from Hong Kong with unmatched
economics,” said Wong Cho Bau, chairman of GBA. “The new order
will bring fantastic growth possibilities to GBA and enable us to
strive for excellence in an innovative way for our valued
customers.”
GBA is an all-Boeing carrier currently
operating a fleet of three 737-800 jets with flights to four
destinations, including Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul.
The
airline plans to bring in a number of additional 737-800s to
meet its expansion needs before the arrival of the 737-9.
“GBA’s commitment for 737-9s is a major endorsement of our 737 MAX
family and its ability to serve new markets,” said Stan Deal,
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The 737-9 will
provide GBA with unmatched efficiency and reliability and lower
operating costs, while continuing to provide a premium on-board
experience for its passengers.”
The deal with Boeing also includes a commitment
for five 787 Dreamliners to support GBA’s long-term plan to launch
international long-haul services.
