Boeing and Air Europa have converted purchase rights into firm orders for 16 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The airplanes are valued at approximately $1 billion at list prices and will be delivered between 2010 and 2014. Air Europa will use these new aircraft on domestic routes within Spain including Balearic and Canary Islands as well as European and North African routes.

Air Europa currently has 30 Boeing Next-Generation 737s in its fleet and 34 on order. The 737-800 is the ideal airplane for our short and medium haul routes, providing great performance. These additional 16 aircraft will replace other Boeing Next-Generation aircraft with the objective to remain one of the most modern airlines in Europe with airplanes that are less then 10 years old. said Juan Jose Hidalgo, chairman of the Globalia Corporacion.

The Next-Generation 737 flies higher, faster, farther and more quietly than comparable airplanes, while offering greater fuel efficiency. The 737 airplane family is the world`s best-selling commercial jet airplane, with more than 6,200 ordered by 232 customers.

The Boeing 737 is the backbone of Air Europa’s single-aisle fleet. The airline’s trust in the Next-Generation Boeing 737 is strong recognition of the value it brings to the airline and its passengers, said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Boeing offers the very best product and service solutions to ensure Air Europa`s success.