Korean Air receives b737 900er on Haneda routes

Korean Air received B737-900ER next generation aircraft with innovative Boeing Sky Interior. Korea's flagship carrier plans to introduce its first 737-900ER on seoul to Osaka Kansai and seoul Haneda routes later this year. The carrier will receive a second Boeing 737-900ER this week.

"Korean Air is focused on exceeding our customers' expectations," said Kim Sung Gab, Delivery Team Leader & Managing VP, Korean Air. "The enhancements in passenger comfort and efficiency of these new airplanes, in addition to Boeing's new Sky Interior, will create a more comfortable flying experience that compliments Korean Air's vision of 'Excellence in Flight.'"

With a 159 seat capacity, this new aircraft provides the state-of-the-art AVOD (Audio Video On Demand) system to passengers in business class and economy class.and power socket and USB port for recharging laptop, MP3 and smart phone,Korean Air will first operate the aircraft on its domestic routes and will expand to short to mid-haul international destinations such as Southeast Asia and China in July.

This is another great milestone in Boeing's long and successful partnership with Korean Air," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "From their first 737-900ER with the Boeing Sky Interior to its 30th 777 in operation, Korean Air continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence in terms of both fleet operations and customer service."

The 737 Boeing Sky Interior features a new cabin with different lighting schemes ranging from a soft sky blue to a calm and relaxing pallet of sunset colors. The innovative change in cabin lighting uses brighter LED (light emitting diode) lights that last 10 times longer than the previous standard of lights.

Korean Air currently operates 30 Boeing 777 airplanes and has an additional 11 on order. The 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane. It is 19 percent lighter than its closest competitor, produces 22 percent less carbon dioxide per seat and costs 20 percent less to operate per seat.