Boeing, Malaysia Airlines Celebrate 100th 737 delivery

Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have celebrated the carrier’s 100th 737 direct delivery. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Sunday. “The 737 has, and continues to be, an amazing aircraft for our airline with its consistent reliability, unmatched economics and innovation in passenger comfort,” said Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, group chief executive officer, Malaysia Airlines. “We used a 737 for our very first flight in 1972 and we are excited to now take delivery of our 100th airplane of its type.” Malaysia took delivery of its first 737, a 737-200, in 1972 and has operated