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GOL Líneas Aéreas Inteligentes received its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 from an order of 120 units agreed with the manufacturer. The landing took place on Saturday 30 at the Belo Horizonte International Airport, located in Confins. The arrival of this aircraft is in line with the company's fleet modernization plan, which will allow a complete renovation by 2028.

"The arrival of our first Boeing 737 MAX 8 is an important step for GOL. The great differential of this aircraft is the fuel economy that it will provide to the company as soon as it enters the network in August. In addition, it expands opportunities for international business expansion, offering direct flights from Brazil to any destination in Latin America and Florida, such as Miami and Orlando, available from November of this year, "says GOL's vice president of planning, Celso Ferrer.

The new aircraft is equipped with advanced technology and has better operational performance, in addition to the following: to have a greater flight autonomy – 6,500 km – that allows to open new destinations and increase the company Among the improvements and innovations of the Boeing 737 MAX also include the reduction of the consumption of fuel and the emission of gaseous pollutants by 15%.

On board, the 737 MAX 8 customers will continue to enjoy greater comfort during their travels.The Sky Interior cabin, already present in the current GOL fleet, includes a sys LED lighting system as well as new, more spacious compartments. Recaro seats, more ergonomic and lighter, ensure even more comfort on board and greater operational efficiency of the leather. In addition, the aircraft is equipped with an antenna that allows access to the Internet during the flight period, and the complete free entertainment platform including live TV.

The Boeing 737 MAX was developed by the North American manufacturer of GED commanders, engineers and technicians. The company has placed the order for 120 737 MAX 8 aircraft, in this company present since the beginning of operations, GOL being the largest company in Latin America and one of the five largest in the world to use aircraft of the family 737.