Eastar Jet has taken a significant step in expanding and modernizing its fleet by introducing its 24th aircraft. The proportion of next-generation B737-8 aircraft has now increased to approximately 58% of the total fleet.
On September 21, Eastar Jet announced that it had added its 24th aircraft on September 20. This follows the addition of the 22nd and 23rd aircraft at the end of last month, bringing the total number of new aircraft added in just over a month to three.
The newly introduced aircraft is a 189-seat B737-8, which is a brand-new model delivered directly from Boeing without passing through other airlines. This model offers improved fuel efficiency compared to the existing B737 series.
Eastar Jet plans to continue modernizing its fleet with a focus on the B737-8 to enhance operational efficiency and cost competitiveness. The B737-8 now comprises 14 aircraft, making up about 58% of the total fleet, and the average age of the entire fleet has been reduced to around seven years.
In addition to the new aircraft, Eastar Jet has also secured an extra spare engine. This spare engine will help minimize operational disruptions in case of sudden maintenance or replacement needs for aircraft engines.
An Eastar Jet official stated, "By expanding our fleet to 24 aircraft and securing an additional spare engine, we have significantly strengthened our fleet competitiveness and operational stability."
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