Boeing Signs Sky Airlines as First European 737-900ER Customer

Seattle (BOEING) - Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Sky Airlines of Turkey announced today an order for three Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ERs with advanced-technology Blended Winglets. Sky Airlines becomes the first European carrier to order the 737-900ER model, which Boeing launched in 2005 as a higher-capacity, longer-range complement to its single-aisle 737 family of airplanes. In addition, Sky Airlines secured purchase rights for two additional 737-900ERs, which it can exercise at a later date if it chooses.