Jeju Air announced on the 29th that it has purchased the B737-8, referred to as a 'next-generation aircraft.'
The purchase of the B737-8 model by Jeju Air marks the fifth aircraft acquisition, following two aircraft last year and one each in January and May of this year.
With the introduction of this new aircraft, Jeju Air's total fleet has increased to 43, consisting of 41 passenger aircraft and 2 cargo aircraft. Notably, among the 43 aircraft, 10 were purchased directly, including 5 B737-800NG models and 5 B737-8 models. In addition, the average age of Jeju Air's passenger aircraft has decreased to 13.5 years.
Jeju Air plans to sequentially introduce 3 B737-8 aircraft in the second half of the year as part of its fleet modernization project, which is set to continue until 2030. At the same time, it aims to reduce the average age of its fleet to below 5 years.
A representative from Jeju Air said, 'We will strive to establish a sustainable growth foundation by improving cost competitiveness and enhancing operational stability through the operation of next-generation aircraft.'