Croatia Airlines in talks with Boeing over MAX order
Croatia Airlines is in discussions with Boeing over the potential order of MAX family aircraft as part of its fleet renewal process. According to the “AvioRadar” portal, the two sides have been holding talks as the Croatian national carrier is due to select which aircraft type will form the core of its future fleet, following similar negotiations with Airbus and Embraer. “Boeing is currently in talks with Croatia Airlines concerning the renewal of its single-aisle fleet. We strong believe that the 737 MAX family is the perfect choice for Croatia Airlines’ short and medium haul network. The 737 MAX offers unmatched performance for smaller markets with the possibility of increasing aircraft capacity within the same family of aircraft in order to meet increased demand, which we expect to occur on the Croatian market in the coming years”, the US plane manufacturer said.
Croatia Airlines plans to renew its fleet as part of its post-Covid strategy which could include the replacement of both its Airbus and Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. Both Airbus, with its A220 jet, and Embraer, with its E2 family, have pitched their products to the Croatian carrier. The airline is now expected to make a final decision on the jet type before having its post-Covid strategy approved by its owner - the Croatian government. Croatia Airlines last operated Boeing aircraft in the late 1990s before making the switch to Airbus. The airline’s fleet once primarily consisted of Boeing 737-200s and ATR turboprops.
The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737. The series is available in four variants, offering between 138 to 204 seats in typical two-class configuration. The 737 MAX 7, MAX 8 and MAX 9 are intended to replace the 737-700, -800, and -900 respectively, while a further-stretched 737 MAX 10 is also available on the market. If the Croatian carrier were to select MAX jets, it would likely opt for the MAX 7, which can seat between 153 and 172 passengers, depending on configuration. For its part, the national carrier said, “The post-Covid strategy confirms that Croatia Airlines is to increase the efficiency of its business operations and competitiveness, and that, in the coming period, the company is to manage key operational and structural challenges that include fleet renewal, and flight network optimisation throughout the year”.
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