Southwest in talks with Boeing for additional 737 Max jet orders
Southwest Airlines is considering an order for “more than a handful” of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft as the carrier benefits from lower tax rates and expanding travel demand. Discussions with Boeing are ongoing, Southwest CE Gary Kelly said Tuesday without specifying a number for a potential order. The CE reaffirmed that the airline would potentially add as many as 500 more planes in the long-term future. Kelly’s comments underscored Southwest’s plans for growth as it experiences a dip in its fleet after retiring a group of its oldest 737s late last year. The CE said in December that Southwest intended to use some savings from the reduction in corporate tax rates to expand its 706-plane fleet or replace aging aircraft. <br/>
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Southwest in talks with Boeing for additional 737 Max jet orders
Southwest Airlines is considering an order for “more than a handful” of Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft as the carrier benefits from lower tax rates and expanding travel demand. Discussions with Boeing are ongoing, Southwest CE Gary Kelly said Tuesday without specifying a number for a potential order. The CE reaffirmed that the airline would potentially add as many as 500 more planes in the long-term future. Kelly’s comments underscored Southwest’s plans for growth as it experiences a dip in its fleet after retiring a group of its oldest 737s late last year. The CE said in December that Southwest intended to use some savings from the reduction in corporate tax rates to expand its 706-plane fleet or replace aging aircraft. <br/>
