30 August, 2018: Boeing and Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes celebrated the unveiling of the carrier's newly outfitted 737 MAX 8 during a celebration in Sao Paulo. The carrier also announced plans to fly the more fuel-efficient and longer-range 737 airplane on international routes.
"It is an exciting day for the entire GOL team, we are happy to welcome the 737 MAX 8. We can further improve our operational efficiency by flying a young, modern and safe fleet, while also lowering the cost of air travel and expanding our network to new international destinations," said Paulo Kakinoff, Chief Executive Officer of GOL.
The Brazilian airline received its first Boeing737 MAX 8 this year and has been enhancing onboard products and services, such as adding wireless internet to the popular Boeing Sky Interior cabin. The airline is now outfitting its second 737 MAX airplane which it received last week with the same cabin amenities.