Ultra-low-fare airline Swoop has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, unveiling its livery ahead of the launch of operations on 20 June 2018.
The aircraft features the magenta Swoop logo with tailfin and winglets in the same colour, and is the first of six Boeing 737-800NG aircraft to be delivered this year.
“The delivery of our first aircraft is yet another exciting milestone as we begin the final countdown to Swoop’s operational launch,” said Steven Greenway, Swoop president and CEO. “The phenomenal team at Swoop has been working tirelessly towards our first flights and everything is “GO” for Swoop to take to the skies on June 20.”
The aircraft has 189 seats, including 39 seats offering extra legroom with an additional 4-6 inches of space. The interior also features ‘pop of colour’ accents such as embossed leather headrest covers, and bullnose strips. The cabin is also equipped with in-seat power, fully adjustable headrests, Wi-Fi connectivity and in-flight entertainment.
The aircraft has three onboard lavatories, a single lavatory in the front and two at the back.
Swoop will operate a fleet of Boeing 737-800NG, with two more of the type to be delivered in 2018. The airline said the aircraft offer “reliability and fuel efficiency and are equipped with blended winglet technology to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce fuel burn by up to 4%.
“Optimising efficiencies while minimising maintenance and operating costs is an important cornerstone of Swoop’s ultra-low-cost business model,” it added.
