China Southern receives first fuel-efficient B737
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The first Boeing Next-Generation 737 with improved-performance engines has been delivered to China Southern Airlines. The new 737-800NG incorporates the new CFM56-7BE engine configuration, which is now standard on all delivered 737s. The design includes modified turbines and drag reduction improvements that result in lower fuel consumption and maintenance cost savings.
The new engine is part of the 737 performance improvement package that Boeing began testing in November 2010 with the goal of reducing fuel consumption by 2%. Other fuel performance enhancements will take place in 2012.
“We continue to review performance flight test data and collect delivery data,” said John Hamilton, Boeing’s Vice President & Chief Project Engineer – 737 program. “The improved fuel savings is part of our commitment to deliver market-leading value to Next-Generation 737 customers.”
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