AirTran Airways Orders Up to 110 Boeing 737s and 717s
SEATTLE, July 01, 2003 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today confirmed that AirTran Airways has finalized an agreement for up to 110 Boeing 737 and 717 airplanes.
The Orlando, Fla.-based airline will add the 737 to its fleet with an order for 28 airplanes and options for 50 more. It's also leasing additional 737s from leasing companies. The airline, which already operates the 717, also decided to augment its fleet with an order for up to 10 additional 717s.
Since its inception, 215 airlines have purchased more than 5,200 737s, making it the best-selling commercial airplane in history.
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