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On October 28, Jeju Air purchased and introduced its 14th next-generation B737-8 aircraft.
The new aircraft is scheduled to enter service after completing relevant procedures, including airworthiness certification by the relevant authorities.
With this introduction, Jeju Air's fleet of B737-8s has grown to 14 aircraft, expanding their share of its total passenger fleet of 43 aircraft to 32.6%. The number of purchased aircraft also increased to a total of 15, bringing the proportion of purchased aircraft relative to the entire passenger fleet to 34.9%.
Jeju Air is the only low-cost carrier (LCC) in South Korea that owns purchased aircraft. As new aircraft continue to be introduced, the average age of its entire fleet has decreased to 11.4 years. The company also plans to further modernize its fleet by purchasing and introducing one additional aircraft by year-end.
The next-generation B737-8 offers longer parts replacement intervals compared to older models, making it advantageous for reducing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) costs. Boeing states that the aircraft can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by at least 15% compared to previous models.
Jeju Air is systematically advancing fleet modernization by linking the introduction of new aircraft with the return and disposal of older aircraft, as well as the efficient operation and management of its existing fleet.
A Jeju Air official, speaking on the phone with this outlet, said, "In a situation of high fuel prices, introducing new aircraft with high fuel efficiency plays an important role in alleviating operational cost burdens."
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