Whilst the exact discount hasn't been disclosed on the order for 24 737 MAX jets it was conditional on the purchase of 4 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and was part of intense negotiations rearranging and amending previous agreements.
The financially troubled carrier has also managed to negotiate better conditions in some long-term maintenance for its existing fleet and leasing contracts which should offer savings of around $2 billion. "Thanks to the savings, the Company can offer even more competitive fares, guaranteeing the best travel experience for customers in state-of-the-art aircraft with on-ground and in-flight services that only Aeromexico offers." The carrier said in a statement this week.
Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, stated: "These transactions show the confidence of our employees, customers, lessors, manufacturers, investors, and business partners in the future of Mexico's global airline. It will also give us flexibility to complete other negotiations and put Aeromexico on a strong path to exit Chapter 11 later this year.
Aeromexico’s current fleet is comprised of 107 aircraft: 47 Embraer 190s, 42 Boeing 737s, and 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
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