On Friday January 22, Aerolineas Argentinas welcomed at the Jorge Newbery airport of the city of Buenos Aires a new Boeing 737-800 for its domestic and regional fleet.
The brand new aircraft was received directly from the Boeing factory in Seattle and added to the flag carrier’s fleet, which has 39 aircraft of the Boeing NG family, versions 700 and 800.
The B737-800 NG, registered LV-GFQ, has 170 seats with 162 seats in economy class and 8 in business class. The incorporation of this aircraft is part of the program of modernization and extension of the Aerolineas Argentinas fleet.
"We are pleased to add a new aircraft to continue growing in a sustainable way, by connecting Argentines and strengthening the pride in the flag carrier", said Isela Costantini, President of the Aerolineas Argentinas Group.
About Aerolineas Argentinas
Founded in 1950, Aerolineas Argentinas is one of the leading companies in South America. From its operational bases at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Aerolíneas Argentinas flies to 24 international destinations in America and Europe. Along with Austral Lineas Aereas, Aerolineas operates flights to 35 destinations in Argentina, flying to more cities in the Argentine territory than any other airline. Aerolíneas provides dynamic connections between Argentina and the region through its relaunched operations center at Jorge Newbery Airport (Aeroparque). The Aerolíneas Group is developing an ambitious fleet renewal program, which consists of Airbus 330, Airbus 340, Boeing 737-700/800 and Embraer 190. Aerolineas Argentinas is member of the SkyTeam global alliance since September 2012.
For more company information visit www.aerolineas.com
Buenos Aires, January 25, 2016
