Boeing delivers Jet Airways' first 777-300ER

Seattle, May 2: Jet Airways has taken delivery of the first 10 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes from the Boeing Company.

The aircraft was delivered in Jet's new paint scheme that features a new design, colours and typeface. The 777-300ER typically carries 365 passengers up to 14,685 km and will enter service on May 5, commemorating the airline's 14th anniversary of operations.

''Jet Airways' new design is reflective of our new efforts to take our superior passenger service to international destinations in Europe and the United States,'' said its chairman Naresh Goyal.

''The combination of the 777-300ER's positive economics and passenger comfort will help ensure the success and profitability of our growing route structure.'' Jet, which originally placed the order for 10 777-300ERs in September 2005, currently operates 49 Classic and Next-Generation Boeing 737-400/-700/-800/-900 airplanes within its fleet. In December 2006, the airline also placed an order for 10 787 Dreamliners.

Mr Dinesh Keskar, vice-president of sales at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said the 777-300ER delivers real advantages and has proven its economic leadership and high level of passenger comfort.

Jet operates more than 330 daily flights to 49 destinations that span the length and breadth of India and beyond including London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo and Kathmandu.

UNI