Copa Airlines launches the first Boeing 737 MAX9

Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, SA {NYSE: CPA} and member of the global airline network Star Alliance, enters the new Era MAX with the addition of the first Boeing 737 MAX9, one of the most modern aircraft in the world. market. The MAX9 represents a new way of flying, where comfort, convenience and sustainability are three differentiating elements that raise the level of the world-class service that the airline offers daily.
"The MAX9 means a new era in the more than 70 years of Copa Airlines. With the arrival of this aircraft we incorporate the latest technology from Boeing, which will be part of one of the most modern and young fleets in the industry. In addition, the MAX9 is a symbol of development and growth that fills us with pride and motivates us to continue innovating , to be every day more efficient in our operations and to leave the name of Panama on the whole continent, "said Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Airlines.
"The introduction of this new aircraft to the Panama fleet represents the high level of technology and complexity that our country's aviation has. This in turn requires the Civil Aviation Authority to maintain high technological standards in the systems, which allow these new aircraft to navigate efficiently and safely Panamanian airspace, "said Alfredo Fonseca Mora, general director of the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC).
"For decades, Copa Airlines has had great success with the Boeing 737NG, and the future looks even better. In this new era, Copa will continue to lead the industry by taking advantage of the vanguard benefits offered by the 737 MAX, "said Ricardo Cavero, vice president of Boeing commercial aircraft sales for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The new MAX Age of comfort and convenience is characterized by the modern configuration of the aircraft, which has 166 seats distributed in two classes and upper compartments about 50% more spacious. In addition, the modern engines of the MAX9 reduce the sound by 40%, making the experience of the trip quieter and more pleasant.
As an outstanding element in this renewed configuration, the airline presented the new Executive Class Dreams, with 16 reclining seats type bed. Each of the seats has a 16-inch touch screen with remote control, power and USB connectors, and spaces to store personal items.
Depending on the destination that passengers travel in Dreams, will have a renovated premium kit consisting of headphones, larger pillows and blankets of high quality fabrics, as well as a kit of amenities composed of a mask and stockings with collectible designs Dreams concept , among others.
Copa Airlines also introduced the new section called Economy Extra, consisting of 24 seats that offer travelers more legroom, 10-inch touch screens, individual USB input and two alternating current (AC) outputs in each row of three seating. In addition, these passengers will have priority when boarding their flight. Meanwhile, the renewed Economy class has modern and stylized Meridian seats, individual USB ports and a support to locate mobile devices.
"Having this technology in the country is a great opportunity to continue training Panamanian talent with the highest standards worldwide. In addition, we foresee that for each airplane that we grow, 90 new jobs will be generated, so the benefits of these modern aircraft are for Copa Airlines passengers and for the growth and development of the Panamanian labor market, "Heilbron explained. .
All passengers on board the MAX9 will be able to enjoy the wide variety of contents offered by the Copa Showpass wireless entertainment system, which they can access by connecting to the internal network of the aircraft from a computer or mobile device. Upon entering through the Copa Airlines app or a browser, travelers will have different titles of Hollywood, Panamanian and Hispanic American films on the IFF Panama channel, television series, magazines, documentaries and music.