SW places firm order for 150 737 Max, announced this morning (12-13-2011)

[Secret Squirrel]

They could always place an order for another aircraft. If they are serious about South America/Europe then at least a 757/767/787 is in order. If no expansion across the equator or across the pond then you are correct.

 

[On Your Six]

Where are the 787s Redflyer? Your international dreams may be waning. Is it "waning" outside? 737max to Hawaii? That's tight.

Godspeed!


OYS

 

[Quimby]

Critical question: do we know whether SWA will be able to influence the design of the 737 MAX overhead panel? Please say no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need some progress!

Your RJ is calling.

 

[redflyer65]

Your right OYS, it looks like Southwest will never do international at this point. Please keep counting us out.

 

[Newjetjockey]

I have heard SWA is retrofitting and strengthening some of the -300s or -500s through heavy maintenance and that they are planning on keeping some of these aircraft. Any truth to this? If so, how many?

 

[johnsonrod]

Your RJ is calling.

Hilarious! Enjoy your 20 year upgrade!

 

[B727Driver]

Would this order be in addition to what is on file? I don’t think this is a conversion from the NG to the MAX with a net zero gain in airframes previously ordered.
SWA has quite a number of aircraft on order/option status.

 

[n757st]

Would this order be in addition to what is on file? I don’t think this is a conversion from the NG to the MAX with a net zero gain in airframes previously ordered.
SWA has quite a number of aircraft on order/option status.

I think I read somewhere in the article they now have 350 frames being delivered between now and 2024. It also says they will retire 288 classics and 717s in the same time.

 

[CorpCaptain]

Congrats guy/gals. This is good news for everyone-except maybe OYS.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/12/southwest-airlines-lays-out-59.html

597 total orders/ options