Image rendering of a Lion Air B737 MAX 10. (Photo by Lion Air)
While some of us are still in awe with the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) that has been roaming around the Indonesian archipelago over the past few months, Lion Air has just finalised another ground-breaking deal of 50 Boeing 737MAX 10 (B3JM) aircraft, valued at a total of USD 6.24 billion. At 43.8 metres long, the Boeing 737 MAX 10 can carry up to 230 passengers in a single-class configuration, more than any other type in the Boeing 737 MAX variant.
Contract signing between Dr. Dinesh Keskar, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific & India Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. (left) and Mr. Edward Sirait, President Director of Lion Air (right). (Photo by Lion Air)
Just like in the previous edition of the B737MAX, passengers on the 737 MAX 10 are expected to enjoy a modern in-flight interior, with Boeing's Sky Interior design, alongside with an advanced, large flight deck displays that is aimed to deliver a reliable and comfortable service for all Lion Air customers.
Given Lion Air Group's status as one of the fastest growing carrier in Southeast Asian region, industry players and aviation enthusiasts are keen to see what important role this single-aisle aircraft will play, on the airline's Indonesia and regional expansion plans.