The intention to purchase is only provisional but…
“SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2004 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today confirmed Primaris Airlines, Inc. has chosen the Boeing 7E7-8 Dreamliner and the 737-800 for the airlines’ future fleet development.
The airline announced plans to purchase 20 737-800s and 20 7E7-8s, with options for an additional 25 737-800s and 15 7E7-8s. The firm purchases would be worth approximately $3.8 billion at list prices. Contract negotiations are expected to conclude later this year. Deliveries of the 737-800s will begin in 2007 and the 7E7-8s in 2010.
“Primaris is the first low-cost carrier to select the 7E7 Dreamliner. Its decision validates the 7E7 Dreamliner as a catalyst for new business models,” said Mike Bair, Boeing vice president and general manager of the 7E7 program. “The 7E7 will be the airplane of choice for many types of carriers, including network carriers, low-cost carriers, and charter and leisure carriers. It’s an incredibly versatile machine.”
Primaris joins a growing team of 7E7 launch customers including ANA (All Nippon Airways), a regional and international carrier; Air New Zealand, a long-haul airline; and Europe’s Blue Panorama and First Choice, both leisure and scheduled-service carriers. Negotiations continue with additional launch team customers worldwide.
“We welcome Primaris to the team. With the 737s and 7E7s in its fleet, the airline will capitalize on the superior economics, fast turnaround times and low maintenance of Boeing airplanes. Both airplanes fit perfectly into the operational cost structure that is proven with successful low-cost carriers,” said Bair.
Primaris is an emerging commercial airline offering distinctive value for business travelers. Primaris plans to equip the Next-Generation 737s with 94 seats in an all business class, while the 7E7s will seat approximately 150 passengers in an all business class. The U.S. domestic carrier intends to build a route structure serving domestic and international business travelers starting in 2005.
The Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner is being designed with airlines, passengers, investors and the environment in mind. The technologically advanced airplane will use 20 percent less fuel than today’s airplanes of comparable size, provide customers with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity, and present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity, wider seats and aisles, larger windows, and other conveniences.”
My first thought was WHO?! Primaris’ website. Strange that a carrier yet to start operations should contemplate placing such a huge order :confused: 😮
By: David Kerr - 23rd October 2004 at 19:08
MANAIRPORTMAD, I wouldn’t be too surprised if a “large” aircraft appeared reguarly from April 2007 on a particular route.
David
By: David Kerr - 23rd October 2004 at 19:08
MANAIRPORTMAD, I wouldn’t be too surprised if a “large” aircraft appeared reguarly from April 2007 on a particular route.
David
By: Grey Area - 23rd October 2004 at 17:53
Hmmm…. they’re an all club-class operation (like Privatair) so it could just as easily be the 737-800s that serve Ringway.
If they materialise at all, that is.
By: Grey Area - 23rd October 2004 at 17:53
Hmmm…. they’re an all club-class operation (like Privatair) so it could just as easily be the 737-800s that serve Ringway.
If they materialise at all, that is.
By: MANAIRPORTMAD - 23rd October 2004 at 17:25
I heard that rumour as well Grey area, would be great if it happened! We may not be getting the A380 anytime soon but with First choice getting the B7E7 and now this airline might be using then we could be seeing alot of them at MAN!
By: MANAIRPORTMAD - 23rd October 2004 at 17:25
I heard that rumour as well Grey area, would be great if it happened! We may not be getting the A380 anytime soon but with First choice getting the B7E7 and now this airline might be using then we could be seeing alot of them at MAN!
By: Grey Area - 23rd October 2004 at 15:52
Well, I’ll be……….
Rumour is that they’re planning to start a transatlantic service into Ringway. 😮
By: Grey Area - 23rd October 2004 at 15:52
Well, I’ll be……….
Rumour is that they’re planning to start a transatlantic service into Ringway. 😮
By: LBARULES - 22nd October 2004 at 21:38
Ever bother to read the whole thread Airline Owner? There was a picture from a.net in reply 6…..
I actually really think that livery looks really smart.
By: LBARULES - 22nd October 2004 at 21:38
Ever bother to read the whole thread Airline Owner? There was a picture from a.net in reply 6…..
I actually really think that livery looks really smart.
By: Bmused55 - 22nd October 2004 at 19:20
Oh. thought they were still in the making.
There arent any photos on Airliners.net.
there are!
Read this thread again… properly
By: Bmused55 - 22nd October 2004 at 19:20
Oh. thought they were still in the making.
There arent any photos on Airliners.net.
there are!
Read this thread again… properly
By: Airline owner - 22nd October 2004 at 18:47
Oh. thought they were still in the making.
There arent any photos on Airliners.net.
By: Airline owner - 22nd October 2004 at 18:47
Oh. thought they were still in the making.
There arent any photos on Airliners.net.
By: Pablo - 22nd October 2004 at 17:35
p.s. Does anyone know anything more about Backpackers express and their 2 B744’s?
By: Pablo - 22nd October 2004 at 17:35
p.s. Does anyone know anything more about Backpackers express and their 2 B744’s?
By: Bmused55 - 22nd October 2004 at 17:24
Its just like Backpackers express,not started ops but using large or relatively big aircraft.
p.s. Does anyone know anything more about Backpackers express and their 2 B744’s?
Haven’t you been reading?
THEY ARE OPERATING. Have been doing so for 1 year
can’t put it clearer than that
By: Bmused55 - 22nd October 2004 at 17:24
Its just like Backpackers express,not started ops but using large or relatively big aircraft.
p.s. Does anyone know anything more about Backpackers express and their 2 B744’s?
Haven’t you been reading?
THEY ARE OPERATING. Have been doing so for 1 year
can’t put it clearer than that
By: Airline owner - 22nd October 2004 at 16:45
Its just like Backpackers express,not started ops but using large or relatively big aircraft.
p.s. Does anyone know anything more about Backpackers express and their 2 B744’s?
By: Airline owner - 22nd October 2004 at 16:45
Its just like Backpackers express,not started ops but using large or relatively big aircraft.
p.s. Does anyone know anything more about Backpackers express and their 2 B744’s?
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