Nordwind Airlines announced a long term lease agreement for four new B737-800s

Nordwind Airlines announced a long term lease agreement for four new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in Q1 2015.

The Russian carrier’s fleet comprises 51 aircraft today, including 777-200ERs, 767-300ERs, 757-200ERs, 737-800s and A321 fleet. Nordwind says it has been able to successfully operate a mixed fleet of aircraft despite difficulties because of its keen understanding of the environment it operates in. Airline adds that with this method of operation, the airline has been able to maintain profitability with modern aircraft and technology, and it’s easy to handle different aircraft types.

The company is extremely focused on efficiently running the airline, reducing inefficient flying and implementing strong capacity discipline by “matching” the right size aircraft with each market, while improving customer satisfaction.

According to 2013 statistics, Nordwind transported 3.7 million passengers (+69% to the 2012 figure). Among the top-ten Russian airlines, Nordwind takes the 1st place on growth rate, having a 4.8 times higher rate than the industry average. In 2014 the company plans to scale new heights – begin scheduled flights and expand its fleet even more to reach passenger turnover of 6 million. “With this brand new aircraft commitments, Nordwind will continue to gradually grow and modernize its operating fleet with more frequencies and destinations for the convenience of our passengers. It provides best-in-class efficiency, economics, reliability and passenger comfort that Nordwind needs for its fleet renewal initiative.” said Oguz Senol Yuce, a Member of Board of Directors. He added ‘’Nordwind expects to finalize more brand new 737-800s for 2015.’’

Passenger traffic carried by Nordwind grew 38.7% in January 2014 comparing Jan2013 with 93.8% of load factor. Airline also takes the 1st place on these rates in Russia.