Sriwijaya

Boeing has delivered two new next-generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) aircraft to Indonesia’s third-largest carrier Sriwijaya Air.

The carrier placed an order for two 737-900ER in June, which included the option for up to 20 additional 737 aircraft.

Sriwijaya Air president Chandra Lie said: "Today is a very important day for Sriwijaya Air, with the delivery of our first all-new aircraft.

"These new 737-900ERs allow us to remain a leader in the market with superior economics and the ability to provide our customers with a world-class cabin experience."

"These new 737-900ERs allow us to remain a leader in the market with superior economics and…a world-class cabin experience."

The airline currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737 aircraft that serve various Indonesian destinations and a select few international cities.

Featuring Boeing’s innovative Sky Interior, the 737-900ERs have modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, larger pivoting overhead stowage bins, and LED lighting.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Asia Pacific and India sales senior vice-president Dinesh Keskar said: "With market-leading fuel efficiency and reliability, and the passenger-pleasing Boeing Sky Interior, these new 737-900ERs strengthen Sriwijaya Air’s current fleet of 737s, with additional range, capability and comfort."

The newest member of the next-generation 737 aircraft family, the 737-900ER, is said to have the highest capacity and lowest seat-mile cost when compared with other variants in Boeing’s single-aisle family.

Image: Sriwijaya Air’s two new 737-900ER aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.