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GARUDA INDONESIA WELCOMES BOEING 737 MAX 8
National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia welcomed a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 on December 26 , 2017 . The arrival of this new aircraft is part of the company ’ s efforts to continuously revitalise its fleet with its fleet optimisation programme and dedication to achieving operational excellence .
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 , serial number PK-GDA , is the first of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes ordered by Garuda Indonesia under its fleet revitalisation programme that will replace the airline ’ s fleet of Boeing 737-800 NG . The new aircraft is equipped with a CFM International LEAP-1B engine that promises more efficiency , as well as other aerodynamic improvements and airframe modifications .
Garuda Indonesia will be utilising its new fleet to service both short- and medium-haul flight routes for domestic and international destinations . It is hoped that this move will help improve aircraft availability during peak seasons , minimise delays caused by technical issues , and , in the long run , contribute to the improvement of Garuda Indonesia ’ s business operations .
Garuda Indonesia Terima Boeing 737 MAX 8
Maskapai nasional Garuda Indonesia menerima kedatangan satu armada Boeing 737 MAX 8 , pada 26 Desember 2017 . Ini merupakan bagian dari program perusahaan untuk memperkuat Fleet Optimisation melalui program revitalisasi armada secara berkelanjutan . Selain itu , juga untuk meningkatkan kinerja perusahaan , utamanya memperkuat aspek Operational Excellence .
Boeing 737 MAX 8 seri PK-GDA merupakan pesawat Boeing 737 MAX 8 pertama dari total 50 pesawat yang dipesan Garuda Indonesia sebagai bagian dari program revitalisasi armada , menggantikan Boeing 737-800 NG . Kelebihannya , antara lain engine CFM International LEAP-1B yang lebih efisien , serta sejumlah aerodynamic improvements dan airframe modifications lain .
Armada baru tersebut akan melayani rute-rute penerbangan short haul dan medium haul , baik rute domestik maupun internasional . Harapannya , dapat mendukung ketersediaan pesawat terutama periode peak seasons , meminimalkan delay akibat technical reasons , dan selanjutnya — secara jangka panjang — berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kinerja Garuda Indonesia .