1999
Neuer Betreiber u.a : AirTran Airways, Olympic Aviation
23.01.1999: Roll-out der ersten 717 der Serienproduktion.
First Boeing 717 for AirTran Airlines Shows
its Colors
Courtesy: Boeing
LONG BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 1999 -- The first 717-200 in launch customer AirTran Airlines' colors rolled out of the Boeing paint hangar in Long Beach, Calif. Jan. 23. The airplane is the first of 50 717s ordered by AirTran, which also holds options for an additional 50 airplanes. First flight of the AirTran jetliner will take place in February, with delivery scheduled this summer. The Boeing 717-200 is the only new airplane in production designed specifically for the 100-seat market. Courtesy: Boeing
Boeing 717 Makes International Debut at
AeroExpo Acapulco `99
ACAPULCO, Mexico, Feb. 08, 1999 -- Growing interest among airlines in Latin America has prompted The Boeing Company to take its newest twinjet, the 717-200, to AeroExpo Acapulco '99. The Boeing presence at the airshow also includes a cross-section mockup of the 717, with a full cabin interior.
"The 717-200 is ideally suited for Latin America's regional market," said Rolf Sellge, Boeing Commercial Airplanes director - 717 Product Marketing. "We're seeing strong interest in the 717 among airlines in the region, and it's only fitting that this airplane make its first international appearance in Mexico."
The 717 is the only new 100-seat passenger jet now in production and has a head-start of at least four years on any potential competitor. With a standard arrangement of 106 seats, the 717-200 fits a growing, worldwide airplane market that demands full-size jetliner comfort, low costs and low risks, and high reliability and long structural life. It meets the airlines' needs for a 100-passenger transport to serve high-frequency or low-traffic, short-to-medium-range routes.
The 717-200's spacious, all-new passenger cabin features five-across economy-class seating, illuminated overhead handrails and the largest stowage bins in its class.
Flight deck features in the new-technology 717-200 include an electronic instrument system, a dual Flight Management System and Global Positioning System. It is configured around six liquid-crystal display units and advanced Honeywell VIA 2000 computer systems, similar to those in other new Boeing jetliners. The 717 will have all-weather autoland capability.
Two advanced BMW/Rolls-Royce BR715 high-bypass ratio engines power the 717-200. The engine is rated at 18,500 to 21,000 pounds of takeoff thrust, with lower fuel consumption and significantly lower noise and emission levels than the powerplants on comparable airplanes.
The 717-200 flew for the first time on Sept. 2. The second 717-200 entered the flight test and certification program Oct. 26; the third airplane on Dec. 16. All three airplanes are making good progress toward certification and, combined, have recorded more than 600 flights to date. There are currently seven customer-production planes in final assembly, including the first 717 recently painted in the colors of launch customer, AirTran Airlines.
AirTran holds 50 orders and 50 options for the 717 and will take delivery of the first 717-200 in the summer of 1999. Other customers are Trans World Airlines (TWA), also with 50 orders and 50 options; Pembroke Capital Ltd., with 10 orders; and Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing Co., with five orders.
Courtesy: Boeing
LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 24, 1999 -- The first AirTran Airways 717-200 made its initial flight today from the Long Beach Municipal Airport, and it will now join the Boeing 717 flight test and certification program.
Painted in the distinctive AirTran colors and with a complete airline interior, the 717 lifted off the runway at 2:54 p.m. (PST) and returned one hour later. At the controls were Capts. Pat O'Donnell and Randy Wyatt, with flight conductor Linda Chism and engineers Mark Mehren and Bob Williams.
"This is a very exciting day for AirTran," said Joe Leonard, chairman, president and chief executive officer of AirTran Airways. "The new Boeing 717s will take us into the next millennium by providing the most modern fleet in the airline industry."
AirTran has ordered 50 of the 100-seat twinjets and holds options for 50 more. The airline is scheduled to receive its first 717 at the end of this summer and seven others by the end of the year. AirTran will receive 12 airplanes in 2000, 12 in 2001 and 18 in 2002. The AirTran 717 will accommodate 117 passengers in a mixed-class configuration - 12 seats in first class and 105 seats in economy class.
The AirTran airplane will be used in the Boeing flight test program to evaluate the 717's functions and reliability in simulated airline operations. The plane joins three other 717s that are making good progress toward regulatory agency certification this summer. To date, the test airplanes combined have recorded 712 flights and 756 flight hours.
The short-range 717-200 is the only new 100-seat airplane currently in production. In addition to the first AirTran airplane, six other customer airplanes are in final assembly at the company's Long Beach facility.
The 717's basic strengths are new technology, low operational costs and low risk. It has the lowest trip and maintenance costs in its class. Passengers will appreciate the airplane's quiet, full-sized, spacious interior. Airport communities will like its ultra low noise and emissions.
Courtesy: Boeing
Boeing 717-200 Beating Program Performance Targets
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 01, 1999 -- The Boeing 717-200 is exceeding fuel burn performance targets, the company announced today. Fuel consumption data from the 717-200 flight test and certification program show fuel burn improvements by as much as five percent.
"Through a combination of more efficient engine operations and reduced drag on the airframe, the 717 is using less fuel than our original aggressive targets," said Jim Phillips, vice president and general manager of the 717 Program. "This is great news for our customers and for other airlines who will be adding the 717 to their fleets."
Phillips estimated that the improved performance of the 717 could mean savings equivalent to five percent at cruise altitude and 2.5 percent during climb. Together, these improvements would yield approximately three percent fuel savings on a typical 300-500 nautical mile mission and a savings of four percent at 1,000 nautical miles.
"Fuel is a big cost for airlines," Phillips explained, "and every percentage point savings translates into better earnings for the operator. This validation of even better performance by the 717 airframe and the BMW Rolls-Royce engine should convince airlines that no other airplane can compete with the 717 in its class."
The Boeing 717-200 - designed for short-haul, high-frequency airline use - is the only new 100-seat passenger jet now in flight test and production. The 717 is scheduled for joint certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Europe's Joint Airworthiness Authorities this summer. The first delivery to AirTran Airways, launch customer of the 717-200, is scheduled for September.
"When the 717 enters service," Phillips said, "operators will find it's the cost-effective tool they need, and airline passengers will find jetliner spaciousness and comfort on even the shortest routes. It's a winning combination." Courtesy: Boeing
Olympic Aviation Becomes
European Launch Airline For Boeing 717-200
SEATTLE, May 07, 1999 -- Olympic Aviation has selected the Boeing 717-200 to expand its current fleet of aircraft and has signed a contract with Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing Company for two 717-200s. This makes Olympic Aviation the first European airline to put the new 717-200 into service.
The airplanes will be delivered later this year.
"With the 717-200, Boeing offers an airplane that combines a proven, robust design; modern-technology cockpit and systems; and brand-new engines," said Dr. Petros Stefanou, chief executive officer - Olympic Aviation. "This was a strategic decision for us and one which we studied very hard," said Stefanou. "Our market is tough, and we needed an aircraft that would give us a competitive edge. The 717 complements our fleet and gives us flexibility in terms of improved range and payload characteristics, with a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly airplane."
Boeing developed the 717-200 to meet airlines' needs for efficient, 100-seat transports for regional services where passenger traffic is growing rapidly but does not require larger airplanes.
"We couldn't be more pleased that Olympic Aviation chose the 717 for its high-frequency routes," said Tom Basacchi, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group vice president - European Sales. "This decision is particularly meaningful to us because Olympic Aviation carefully studied all its options and ultimately chose the 717-200 for its low operating costs, passenger appeal, and the overall value it provides."
The Boeing 717-200 can fly 1,580 statute miles nonstop to domestic and international gateways in Europe.
The airline plans to use the 717-200 for routes connecting Thessaloniki, Greece and Athens to the Balkans and Europe. Courtesy: Boeing
Boeing
717-200 Test Airplane Flies AirTran Airways Routes
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 02, 1999 -- The first Boeing 717-200 production-configured airplane, painted in the colors of launch customer AirTran Airways, has successfully completed a unique, 10-day simulated airline program.
The program, known as the Pre-Aircraft Certification Airline Simulated Operation (PACASO), was used to demonstrate the 717-200's operational performance as well as the airline's ground support capabilities.
"PACASO is an early opportunity to gain real in-service experience before AirTran conducts its required FAA route-proving operation and then starts carrying passengers this October," said Jim Phillips, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group vice president - 717 Program.
The 717-200 used in PACASO is one of four development airplanes making good progress in the Boeing flight test and certification program. The airplane was operated on AirTran's U.S. route system, covering more than 25 airports in 12 states. AirTran pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and service personnel participated in the operation.
AirTran is the launch customer for the 717-200, an airplane Boeing is committed to developing to meet the airline industry's need for efficient, 100-seat transports for regional service. AirTran has 50 orders and 50 options for the 717-200. It is scheduled to receive the first airplane in September and seven more before the end of the year
The 717-200 is the only new 100-seat airplane in production today. It is designed specifically for short-haul, high-frequency routes and offers low acquisition, trip and maintenance costs. The 717-200 is the quietest airplane in its class and offers a new flight deck and engines, and a comfortable interior. Courtesy: Boeing
Boeing
717-200 Nearing Certification and First Deliveries
LE BOURGET, France, June 14, 1999 -- Nearing Certification and First Deliveries
The new Boeing 717 is meeting its certification goals on schedule, which will permit the 100-seat airplane to receive its go-ahead for deliveries beginning in September, according to Jim Phillips, the program's vice president.
Speaking at the Paris Air Show today, Phillips said the 717 will be the first airplane to receive a single certification ticket from Europe's Joint Airworthiness Authorities (JAA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The single ticket from both agencies is called "Concurrent, Cooperative Certification."
"We believe the two regulatory agencies have found this process very successful," Phillips said, "and we're proud that the 717 is the airplane that is playing this historic role."
"Certification is planned for the 717 early in September, and we will deliver our first airplane to launch customer AirTran Airways right after that," Phillips said. AirTran plans to put the 717 into service in October.
Phillips said the 717 is designed specifically for the short-haul, high-frequency regional market, which is typical of many routes in Europe and the United States.
"The 717's structural design and reliable systems give it the best advantage in this operating environment. We expect to see the airplane making six to ten flights a day once it's in service," he said.
Phillips emphasized that the 717 will demonstrate the best economics for airlines, including low acquisition, trip and maintenance costs.
"We've already validated fuel savings significantly better than our projections, and with simple, low-risk systems, the 717 should offer outstanding dispatch reliability." he said.
Phillips also said that Boeing continues to stand behind the 717 as the best solution for the 100-seat market.
"We are the only 100-seater in production, and the 717 will prove itself in revenue service in just a few months," he said.
To support the airplane in service, Boeing is offering a program that provides "turnkey" maintenance support at reduced costs to airlines acquiring the 717.
"Through third-party maintenance facilities, airlines will have access to spare parts and training so they can perform the necessary overhauls and maintenance checks," Phillips said. He also pointed out the 717 has exceeded expectations during its flight test and certification program.
"The airplane is demonstrating lower fuel burn, it's lower in weight, and it has a better stopping distance than expected," he said. "Despite all of the new 717 systems, I don't see any obstacles to certification by early in September. "We have an aggressive program to complete the requirements."
Courtesy: Boeing
Boeing 717
Completes Flawless European Tour
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 07, 1999 -- The Boeing 717, showcased recently at the Paris Air Show, has returned to its base in Yuma, Ariz., following 27 days of flying exhibitions and customer demonstrations in seven European countries. The airplane made 24 flights in 14 cities, including crowd-pleasing performances at the Paris Air Show.
According to Jim Phillips, Boeing 717 Program vice president and general manager, the airplane performed flawlessly from the day it departed for Europe until it returned home.
"The tour has been a great success," Phillips said. "The airplane met all of our expectations while making a great impression on our airline guests."
This 717 is the second production airplane produced at The Boeing Company's Long Beach Division. The first four 717 airplanes, three test airplanes and a production version, are currently completing flight-test and certification requirements.
Boeing expects to receive certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities in September. The 717 is the only new 100-seat airplane in flight test and production today.
Following the Paris Air Show, the airplane embarked on a six-country tour beginning in Helsinki, Finland. The airplane performed demonstration flights and was on static display in Berlin, Germany; Seville, Madrid and Palma, Spain; Athens, Santorini, Mikonos and Thessaloniki, Greece; Bergamo and Rome, Italy; and London and East Midlands, England.
On its return to the U.S., the 717 made a stop in St. Louis where TWA executives and employees at the airline's headquarters had an opportunity to view the airplane up close. TWA has 50 firm orders and options for 50 more, and will receive its first 717 in February 2000.
Airline guests, aviation industry and government officials were briefed on the 717's features and performance characteristics during flight demonstrations and ground displays in each of the cities on the tour. Guests explored the cabin's wide seats and aisle, the large overhead stowage bins, and the full-grip, illuminated handrails. The cockpit, featuring the 717's modern flight deck with its six-across liquid crystal displays, also was open for public view.
The airplane, painted in the Boeing red, white and blue livery, now will be repainted in the colors of AirTran Airways, launch customer of the 717, prior to delivery to the airline later this year. Airlines in the United States and Europe have placed 115 firm orders and 110 options for the Boeing 717.
Courtesy: Boeing
Boeing
717 – favorisierte Lösung für Bedarf von British Airways/August 1999:
British Airways könnte der Boeing 717 einen Verkaufsschub verhelfen, nachdem dieser zweistrahlige Kurzstreckenjet als Hauptfavorit für eine mögliche Beschaffung von bis zu 40 100-sitzigen Flugzeugen angesehen wird. Ein „request for proposals“ mit der Bitte um eine Angebotsunterbreitung für 20 Festbestellungen und bis zu weiteren 20 Optionen wurde Airbus, Boeing und British Aerospace zugesendet. Erste Lieferungen der fest bestellten Flugzeuge sollen in einem Zeitraum von 12 Monaten ab Mitte 2000 ausgeliefert werden. British Airways wünscht flexible Finanzierungslösungen und Klauseln, die eine kurzfristige Stornierung innerhalb von drei Monaten ermöglichen und auch, dass ein großer Anteil der 53 Boeing 757 in Zahlung gegeben werden kann.
Die neuen 100-Sitzer sollen bei den British Airways Regionaldivisionen „Manchester“, „Birmingham“ zum Einsatz kommen und möglicherweise auch bei „EuroGatwick“, die aber in Kürze die ersten von bis zu 59 Airbus A319/320 erhalten wird.
(von mir in Auszügen übersetzt aus einer Meldung der "Flight International"
01.09.1999: Zulassung durch die FAA/JAA.
Courtesy: Boeing
Pressemitteilung von Boeing:
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 01, 1999 -- The new Boeing 717-200 jetliner today received joint certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities for the airplane's type design. In addition, the FAA granted production certification. The FAA and JAA - which comprises the aviation regulatory agencies of 30 countries - issued these certifications during a ceremony at Boeing Long Beach Division facilities."This is an important milestone for the 717 program," said Jim Phillips, vice president and general manager of the Long Beach Division, where the 717 is being assembled. "The 717 has successfully passed all of the stringent testing requirements mandated by the FAA and JAA, and it's now ready to enter passenger service with airlines in the U.S. and Europe."
Phillips noted that in April 1995 the Boeing 777 was the first airplane to receive a concurrent (same day) approval.
"The 717 certification was conducted under an unprecedented FAA/JAA program called Concurrent and Cooperative Certification," said Phillips. "This is the first airplane to have a single basis of certification, which was developed and implemented jointly by a FAA/JAA team."
The 717 also has a single FAA/JAA build standard, he said, which "allows the seamless transfer of airplanes" between U.S. and European registry.
The inter-agency team agreed up-front to the basis of certification and to a schedule for completing their work.
"This unique close coordination and relationship of trust has produced the timely and efficient certification of the 717-200," said Jerry Callaghan, director of the 717 Development Program.
The 717 completed a yearlong flight-test and certification program in August. Five 717 airplanes accumulated more than 2,000 hours and more than 1,900 flights. This included a route-proving operation with launch customer AirTran Airways, and demonstration flights at the Paris Air Show in June and subsequent 10-day, 14-city European sales tour.
"The program has revealed great technical results, such as better fuel efficiency, lower airplane noise and lower weight than original estimates," Callaghan said.
All test airplanes have returned to Long Beach from their base of operations at the Boeing test center in Yuma, Ariz. The first test airplane will remain in a flight-ready status to support follow-on certification activities as required. The second and third test airplanes have been decommissioned, and their test equipment is being removed. The first production airplane is being readied for an Asian sales tour in October. In addition, there are 13 other 717s in production. Twelve 717s will be delivered to customers this year.
Customers in the United States and Europe have placed 115 firm orders and 110 options for the 717-200. The 717 is the only new 100-seat jetliner in production today. It is specifically designed for the short-range, high-frequency market. AirTran Airways, based in Orlando, Fla., will receive its first 717 later this month. The other customers are Trans World Airlines, based in St. Louis, Mo.; Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing Co., Munich, Germany; and Pembroke Capital, Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland - both of which are leasing 717s to carriers in Europe." Courtesy: Boeing
Am 22. September gibt Boeing bekannt, daß Hawaiian Airlines
die Absicht hat, 13 Boeing 717-200 zu bestellen und Optionen für weitere sieben
717 zu unterzeichnen.
Pressemitteilung von Boeing:
"SEATTLE, Sept. 22, 1999 -- Hawaiian Airlines announced an intent to order 13 Boeing 717-200 regional jets, with rights to purchase an additional seven 717-200s, The Boeing Company confirmed today. The value of the 13 airplanes is approximately $430 million.
Delivery of the first Hawaiian 717-200 will be in February 2001, with the remainder scheduled for delivery in the same year. When delivered, the 717s will replace Hawaiian Airlines' 15 DC-9s, and will join 12 DC-10s, thus maintaining Hawaiian Airlines' commitment to flying an all-Boeing fleet.
"Seventy years ago, our company ushered in a new era in Hawaii with the introduction of inter-island air travel," said Paul J. Casey, Hawaiian's president and chief executive officer. "Just as our eight-passenger Sikorsky amphibians were state-of-the-art in 1929, our new 717s will be the most advanced aircraft flying in Hawaii. The 717 is the airplane everyone will want to fly."
Hawaiian Airlines will configure its new airplanes to carry 123 passengers - eight in first class and 115 in economy.
"We are pleased that Hawaiian Airlines has chosen the 717 to fly its inter-island network," said Doug Groseclose, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group vice president - South Asia/Pacific, Africa, and Middle East Sales. "The 717 has the latest technology and offers the widest economy seats of any single-aisle airplane. Combined with Hawaiian Airlines' award-winning service, the 717 will set new standards for inter-island travel. Too, the 717 is an environmentally friendly airplane, and this order is good news for the people of Hawaii."
The Honolulu-based carrier was established in 1929 and celebrates its 70th anniversary this November. Hawaiian Airlines is the largest airline based in Hawaii, and serves 14 domestic and international destinations in the Pacific region.
The Boeing 717 twinjet is a cost-effective airplane designed to serve high-frequency, short- to medium-range routes.
Originally launched as the MD-95 in October 1995, the airplane was designated the Boeing 717 following the merger of McDonnell Douglas and The Boeing Company in 1997. Launch customer AirTran Airways will take delivery of the first 717-200 on Sept. 23, 1999. Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing Co., Pembroke Capital Ltd., and Trans World Airlines have announced additional 717 orders.
With a wing span of 93.3 feet (28.4 meters) and overall length of 124 feet (37.8 meters), the 717 is similar in size and configuration to the DC-9 Series 30, its highly successful predecessor that continues to offer regional airline service around the world. Nonstop range goes up to 1,750 statute miles (1,521 n.mi./2,817 km).
Two advanced BMW/Rolls-Royce BR715 high-bypass-ratio engines power the 717. The BR715 engine is rated at 18,500 to 21,000 pounds of takeoff thrust, with lower fuel consumption and significantly lower noise and emission levels than the power plants on comparable airplanes.
The 717 flight-test program began in September 1998 and was successfully completed in August 1999. Four test airplanes, including the first and second production models, recorded more than 2,000 flight hours.
The 717 is the first commercial airplane to receive a Concurrent and Cooperative Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities.
To date, there are 115 orders and 110 options for the 717-200. The Hawaiian Airlines orders will be added to the Boeing order book when a definitive agreement is signed." Courtesy: Boeing
SEATTLE, Oct. 07, 1999 -- The new Boeing 717-200 took off today on a two-week, nine-city marketing tour of Asia that will include flight demonstrations for airline executives, pilots, maintenance personnel, media, suppliers, government officials, and other aviation industry representatives.
During the tour, the airplane will be showcased in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, India and Thailand before returning to the United States Oct. 23.
In July, the Boeing 717 completed a tour of Europe, which included 27 days of flying exhibitions and customer demonstrations in seven European countries. The airplane made 24 flights in 14 cities including crowd-pleasing performances at the Paris Air Show.
The 100-passenger, twin-engine jetliner passed major milestones in September when it received type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities as well as a production certificate from the FAA.
Boeing expects to deliver 12 of the new jetliners in 1999, years ahead of any other proposed 100-seat airplane. Delivery of the first 717 occurred Sept. 23 to launch customer AirTran Airways. AirTran plans to put the 717 into regular passenger service in mid-October.
"Boeing is committed to the 717 as the right airplane at the right time for the 100-seat regional market," said Rolf Sellge, director of 717 Product Marketing. "We know that the 717 is the profitable choice for airlines serving the high-frequency, quick-turnaround regional market. Once the airplane has demonstrated itself in revenue service, we believe airlines also will recognize how successful it is in meeting their high expectations."
The 717 is being delivered to customers with better fuel consumption, lower airplane noise and lower weight than original estimates, which makes the 717 the quietest and lightest new airplane in its class with the lowest fuel burn.
"At cruise, the 717 has up to eight percent better fuel consumption over our pre-flight-test estimates, and this means important cost savings for operators," Sellge said.
Sellge added that airport communities will be very impressed with the low noise characteristics of the 717.
"We designed it to be quiet, and flight test results validate that the 717 is the quietest airplane in its class," he said.
With a cabin interior arranged in two classes and with its quiet, clean engines, the 717 provides a new level of comfort for passengers who typically fly on short routes served by smaller airplanes.
"The 717 offers an exceptionally high level of comfort," Sellge said. "The 717 is specially designed for this market, where the majority of flights are between 500 and 800 kilometers in length. Its durable structural design is based on more than 30 years of twinjet experience at Boeing and provides airlines reliable service with a lighter-than-expected airframe. Most airlines will operate the 717 on six to 10 flights per day."
The 717 features the latest technology in engines and flight-deck systems for its two-person crew. It also offers a spacious interior design with extra-large, overhead stowbins, illuminated, full-grip hand rails, and comfortable, five-across seating in economy class.
The BR715 engine, developed by BMW/Rolls-Royce, not only is quiet, but also clean, with average exhaust emissions nearly 60 percent below current limits imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Courtesy: Boeing
AirTran
stellte am 12.10.1999 ihre erste B717 auf der Strecke Atlanta - Washington-Dulles
in den Liniendienst.
SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 1999 -- Pembroke, an aircraft financing, leasing and management group based in Dublin, Ireland, today announced an order for 15 Boeing 717-200s and 15 options, bringing Pembroke's commitment to the airplane to 25 orders and 25 options. Delivery of Pemboke's first 717 is scheduled for August 2000.
"We're pleased Pembroke will play a key role in expanding the customer base of the 717, the best solution for the 100-seat airplane market," said Alan Mulally, president, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group. "One of the major advantages of the 717 is that it's 17,000 pounds lighter than the A318 - the equivalent of 90 passengers and bags - and its trip costs are 10 percent lower. That weight difference drives fuel burn savings, lower landing fees and, lower maintenance costs," he said.
Shane Cooke, Pembroke chief executive, said this order increase represents a great opportunity to expand Pembroke's investment in Boeing airplanes. "We believe that the 717 is an excellent airplane for operators in the 100 to 125-seat high-frequency, quick-turnaround market. The 717 has up to eight percent better fuel consumption over Boeing pre-flight-test estimates and offers the latest technology. The 717 demonstration tours in Europe and Asia have been very successful and have generated additional interest in the airplane."
The 717 features the latest technology in engines and flight-deck systems for its two-person crew. It also offers a spacious interior design with extra-large, overhead stowbins, and illuminated, full-grip hand rails.
The airplane will meet the demands of airline customers and passengers in the 21st century. Two advanced BMW Rolls-Royce 715 engines power the 717-200, producing the quietest airplane in its class. The BR715 engine is 21 decibels below today's noise regulations and nearly 60 percent below current exhaust limits.
Pilots will appreciate the airplane's modern flight deck, and passengers will like its comfortable cabin interior with five-abreast seating. The typical 717-200 has 106 seats in a two-class arrangement and the largest stowbins for single-aisle airplanes.
Pembroke is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon and Amsterdam. The company manages a fleet of more than 115 airplanes leased to 30 operators in over 20 countries. Clients include airlines, lessors, manufacturers, banks and other financial institutions. Shareholders are Rolls-Royce (50 percent) and Irish investors including management. Courtesy: Boeing
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