OREANDA-NEWS. Ukraine International Airlines expanded its fleet with brand new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft produced at Boeing production facilities in Seattle in 2013. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received UR-PSJ registration number.

The new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft became the UIA 39th aircraft, the second aircraft of the type after UR-PSI aircraft and the 4th modern 737-900 aircraft that the leading Ukrainian carrier expanded its fleet with in 2013. Currently, UIA operates 12 Boeing NG aircraft.

The 737-900 aircraft has substantial operation advantages over medium-haul competing models including increased range (up to 5990 km) with maximum takeoff weight. It also provides more comfort for passengers due to enlarged seat pitch being a substantial benefit on long-distance flights. The new Boeing 737-900ER is the UIA 4th aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art Sky Interior. The new aircraft is capable of carrying up to 189 passengers.

“The new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft arrival to Ukraine is the final stage of 2013UIA fleet renewal and expansion with the aircraft of the type. Boeing 737-900ER aircraft are planned to operate flights of over 4-hours' duration namely flights to the cities of Kazakhstan, the UAE, etc, - noted Evgeniya Satska, UIA Corporate Press Secretary. - The new aircraft arrival and, consequently, the increase in aircraft capable of covering distances up to 6000 km with maximum takeoff weight allows the airline to better meet passengers' demand for the most popular destinations by maintaining reasonable rates”.