Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Its Entry To The China Cruise Market
by Robert Diamond - Oct 12, 2015
SHANGHAI, Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Norwegian Cruise Line will introduce the first purpose-built ship customized for the China market in 2017, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) CEO Frank Del Rio announced today during the CruiseWorld China summit in Shanghai. Currently under construction, the new ship is designed specifically for the China market with accommodations, cuisine and onboard experiences that cater to the unique vacation preferences of Chinese guests.
Alaska Airlines Retrofitting 737 Fleet With New, Split Winglet
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2013
Alaska Airlines jetliners will soon fly more efficiently thanks to a new performance-enhancing winglet the carrier is installing on its Boeing Next Generation 737s, which will reduce fuel consumption by 58,000 gallons a year per aircraft. The split winglet will save the airline $20 million and cut carbon dioxide emissions by 57,000 tons annually, which is the equivalent of taking about 11,900 passenger vehicles off the road each year.*
Alaska Airlines Orders Five Boeing Next Generation 737-900ER Aircraft
by Robert Diamond - Sep 30, 2013
SEATTLE, Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) and Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today the carrier is exercising options to purchase five Boeing 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft. The five new aircraft are worth $481 million at Boeing's current list price. Two of the aircraft will arrive in 2015 followed by two more in 2016 and one in 2017.
