Transavia orders 17 Boeing 737-800s plus three options

Transavia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Air France KLM Group, has ordered 17 Next-Generation 737-800s, with three options. The order, valued at $1.6 billion at current list prices, was previously booked and attributed to an unidentified customer.

The order will significantly support the growth of Transavia's operations from France and the Netherlands. The airline currently has a combined all-Boeing fleet of 45 Next-Generation 737s.

“We have grown to become one of the leading low-cost carriers in France and the Netherlands by effectively utilizing the unrivalled economics and unmatched reliability of the Next-Generation 737, Transavia CEO Bram Graber said. “This latest order will provide us with a solid platform to grow our business, while offering our passengers outstanding value and comfort.”

Transavia has six bases, with Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport and Paris-Orly Airport as its main hubs, serving 110 destinations in Europe and North Africa. Passenger numbers reached 10 million in 2014.

(Linda Blachly - ATWOnline News)