Jet2 and Boeing

Who would have thought in 1983, when the well-established aviation services company Dart Group Plc launched a cargo airline based at Bournemouth Airport called Channel Express, that in September 2015 it would be ordering 27 of the latest Boeing 737s.

In 2001, by this time a 737 operator, the airline added QC (quick change) Boeings, which could be used for passenger work daytime and as freighters at night.  In 2003 Jet2.com, a dedicated low-cost carrier, was created and Channel Express became a name from the past.

Philip Meeson, Executive Chairman of Jet2.com, said: "Today's order for 27 additional 737-800NGs will be delivered over the next two years and will provide Jet2.com with the necessary cost effective, reliable and comfortable environment to allow us to build upon our already highly successful family friendly business.  We are extremely pleased to have finalised this order for more of what has already proven to be a popular aircraft within our fleet.''

Now based at Leeds Bradford Airport, Jet2.com currently operates 59 Boeing 737s, including some of the original QC aircraft.  In 2014 it carried just over 6m passengers.  www.jet2.com

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Charles Colburn, U.S./Seattle

Unfortunately the airplane in the photo is certainly not a 737NG.