Garuda Signs Lease with GECAS for Six Boeing 737-800s

[HD video below] Garuda Indonesia has signed an operating lease with GE Capital Aviation Service (GECAS) for six Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, and three CFM56-7B engines.

Three aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in June, September and October 2013. The other three aircraft will be delivered in June, September, and October 2014.

Commenting on the transactions, Emirsyah Satar, President & CEO Garuda Indonesia, said, “This agreement is part of Garuda’s ongoing fleet revitalization with brand new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. By 2015 we will have a total fleet of 153 aircraft, including Airbus A330- series, Boeing 737-800NGs, and Boeing 777-300 Extended Range aircraft.”

Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800 @ Singapore Airshow 2010

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