LION AIR received its newest Boeing 737-900ER aircraft yesterday, with 14 more units to be delivered this year.
The aircraft was the 43rd out of the total 178 aircraft it ordered, to be delivered until 2017. It is the 47th Boeing 737-900ER aircraft in Lion Air’s fleet.
In welcoming the new arrival in Jakarta, Lion Air general affairs director Edward Sirait said: “Lion Air will continue to add aircraft with the new Boeing Sky Interior, the first to be used by an Indonesian airline.”
The airline is investing US$8.9 billion in its new fleet, which will enable it to expand its domestic and international network. Sirait added that new routes and additional frequencies will be announced.
Lion Air recently opened Jakarta-Medina twice-weekly services.
