Garuda Indonesia Virtual adds three new B737 Series to Fleet

Published December 22, 2011 | By editor

Garuda Indonesia Virtual welcomed its 48th new B737-800NG which is also the 123rd B737 series aircraft delivered to Garuda Indonesia Virtual.

The new B738-800NG aircraft is furnished with “Boeing Sky Interior” technology which is the latest lighting fixture from Boeing. As with the new aircraft already in Garuda’s possession, the new fleet addition also comes with State-of- the- art in-flight entertainment or an Audio & Video on Demand (AVOD)” in every seat.

The acquisition of B737-800NG is part of the fleet development and revitalization program being carried out by the airline to modernize its fleet. The “Quantum Leap” program calls for the fleet to grow from the existing 89 aircraft to 154 aircraft by the year 2015. The new additions will consist of B737-800NG for domestic and regional services, A330-300/200 for middle and medium ranges and B777-300ER for long haul flights. The age of the aircraft will be an average 5 years old.

Here is the new fleet list :

1. 06 December 2011, PK-GMS
*Selcal DKFS cn 38071, First Flight 15 Oktober 2011

2. 10 December 2011, PK-GFS
*Selcal BMQR cn 36830, First Flight 21 November 2011

3. 16 December 2011, PK-GFT
*Selcal CSGP cn 38032, First Flight 02 December 2011

Finally, on behalf of Garuda Indonesia Virtual staff 2011 we would like to say Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012!

Thank you.

Salam,
Garuda Indonesia Virtual President