Aeromexico has committed to buy 100 Boeing single and twin-aisle aeroplanes, comprising a blend of 737 MAXs and 787 Dreamliners, to help stimulate the airline's expansion plans.
The commitment, worth an estimated $10.8bn, includes the purchase of 90 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft, as well as ten 787 Dreamliners.
Grupo Aeromexico chief executive officer Andres Conesa said the order represented the largest investment programme for a domestic airline in the history of Mexican commercial aviation.
"We are announcing our medium and long-term fleet plan supported by our partners, Boeing and General Electric that will allow us to maintain a flexible structure to grow according to market conditions," Conesa added.
Featuring Advanced Technology winglets, the Boeing 737 MAX airplane is powered by CFM International's new LEAP-1B engines and is claimed to offer a 13% reduction in fuel use and CO2 emissions, while providing 8% operating cost benefits over its future competitors.
The 737's new Boeing Sky Interior features a cabin with additional headroom and LED lighting.
Aeromexico has also placed a $400m order at list prices with GE Aviation for GEnx-1B engines to power the airline's ten ordered Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Claimed to be the first mid-size aeroplane capable of flying long-range routes, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will replace the Mexican airline's older aircraft on routes to Europe, Asia and South America.
According to Boeing, more than 850 Dreamliners have been ordered by 58 global customers to date.
Operating an all-Boeing fleet of aircraft with more than 100 seats, Aeromexico offers flights to Mexico, the US, Canada, Central and South America, in addition to Europe and Asia.
Image: Deliveries of Dreamliners and 737-8 MAX aircraft to Aeromexico are expected to begin in 2013 and 2018 respectively. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
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