Gol orders 60 737 MAXs worth USD6bn; deliveries from 2018

Gol announced (01-Oct-2012) a firm order for 60 Boeing 737 MAXs worth BRL12billion (USD6 billion), making it the largest order in GOL's 12-year history and the largest aircraft order from a single airline in South America's aviation history. The order puts the 737 MAX at 724 firm orders to date. The company will use the new aircraft mainly to renew its fleet in the future. Deliveries will commence from 2018. The carrier's shares rose 10.6% before the announcement. [more - Boeing] [more - Gol]