AirTran, Launch Customer of Boeing 717, Takes Part in First Flight Ceremony.ORLANDO Orlando, city, United States Orlando (ôrlăn`dō), city (1990 pop. 164,693), seat of Orange co., central Fla., in a lake region; inc. 1875. In a citrus fruit and farm area, it is one of the world's most visited vacation spots. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1998--AirTran, the launch customer of the Boeing (language) BOEING - An early system on the IBM 1130. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16, May 1959]. 717-200, participated in the first flight ceremony of the newest Boeing plane today. The first flight was from Long Beach, Calif, to Yuma Yuma, indigenous people of North America Yuma (y  ` mə), Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Yuman branch of the Hokan-Siouan linguistic stock (see Native , Ariz. The first of 50 airplanes will be
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"This first flight was very encouraging for us as Boeing customers," said D. Joseph Corr, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AirTran. "We are confident that the planes we have ordered will meet all of our expectations." As the launch customer, the Boeing 717-200 will enable AirTran to thrive well into the 21st century. "The 717 will allow us to continue to provide affordable fares to our customers throughout the Eastern United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , especially those most often served in the Southeast," said Corr. "Our plans are to replace our entire fleet with the 717, which will make us the newest, most modern and efficient fleet in the industry." The Boeing 717 twinjet, originally launched as the MD-95, is designed to meet airlines' needs for an efficient aircraft to serve high frequency, short-to medium-range routes. The Boeing 717, which is similar in size to the DC-9, features a five-across coach-class seating arrangement. In addition, AirTran customers will benefit from the oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. baggage racks. AirTran has a firm order for 50 Boeing 717-200's,which will begin delivery next summer and continue through 2002. Following the initial order, AirTran has an option to purchase 50 additional planes. AirTran is the second largest airline serving Atlanta Atlanta (ətlăn`tə, ăt–), city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847. , and recently announced a further expansion of service this fall. With the planned expansion, AirTran will be operating more than 260 peak daily flights between Atlanta and 30 cities by October 1998. Additionally, AirTran offers the convenience of easy, same-concourse connections in Atlanta. AirTran is the leader in providing full-service, everyday affordable air travel throughout the eastern United States and Midwest. Unlike other airlines, AirTran never requires a round-trip purchase or Saturday night stay. Currently operating a fleet of 50 jet aircraft, AirTran is the launch customer for the new Boeing 717, with a firm order of 50 aircraft and options for another 50. Delivery of these aircraft commences next summer. For more information and flight reservations, call your travel agent, 800-AIRTRAN (800-247-8726), or in the Atlanta area, 770-994-8258. Visit the AirTran website at http://www.airtran.com .
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