Norwegian Orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX; 22 Next-Generation 737s

OSLO, Norway, Jan. 26, 2012. Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Norwegian have announced a firm order for 100 737 MAX airplanes and 22 Next-Generation 737-800s. The total order is valued at $11.4 billion at list prices and represents the largest-ever Boeing order from a European airline. Oslo-based Norwegian is the first European carrier to finalize an order for the 737 MAX. The 737 MAX is the new-engine variant of the 737 and builds on the strengths of today's Next-Generation 737. The airplane will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines. With the Norwegian order, the 737 MAX has orders and commitments for more than 1,000 airplanes from 15 customers and the Next-Generation 737 family has orders for more than 6,300 airplanes.