Jet Airways to utilize B737 MAX in 2018

Report by : Gan Yung Chyan
                  / KUCINTA SETIA
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Sayacinta - Airpost has received a letter from Vinay Dube, the CEO of Jet Airways, on the Indian airline's commitment to growth and sustainability. Vinay said that Jet Airways will start utilizing its first B737 MAX in 2018. A total of 11 B737 MAX aircraft are scheduled to be inducted into the airline's fleet this year.

Jet Airways has ordered from Boeing 225 B737 MAX fuel efficient aircraft as part of its commitment to create a growth-oriented and sustainable future for the airline's stakeholders and revitalise passengers' inflight experience.

Vinay cautioned, "Despite the high growth environment, the Indian aviation industry is currently passing through a challenging phase, given a depreciating rupee and the mismatch between high fuel prices and low fares". However, he is confident that Jet Airways will continue to be "successful in combating such business volatility". One of the measures is utilizing fuel-efficient aircraft like B737 MAX.

He ended, "Jet Airways will continue to accord the highest priority to safety, backed by our signature warm Indian hospitality and reputed award-winning loyalty programme".

Jet Airways celebrates 25 years of flight operations in 2018.