más en 2026, hasta completar una veintena a mediados de 2027. Air Europa cubrirá rutas continentales de medio radio con el nuevo Boeing 737-8 y, más adelante y de forma eventual, otras de corto radio entre destinos nacionales. El nuevo modelo representa un salto adelante en su segmen- to. Además de seguir los más exigentes estándares de calidad y seguridad, supone una importante mejora en materia de eficien- cia. Con una aerodinámica optimizada gracias a su diseño, cuenta con motores LEAP-1B que le dotan de un alcance de hasta 3.500 millas. Emplea los sistemas más avanzados para calcular las rutas más adecuadas, lo que le permite reducir el consumo de combus- tible en hasta un 20%, evitando la emisión de hasta 3,6 millones de toneladas de CO 2 al año. En materia de confort, el 737 MAX constituye una notable mejora frente a su competencia. Construido con un 90% de mate- riales reutilizables, junto a una estructura y componentes más ligeros, dispone de unas ventanas un 20% más grandes, ilumina- ción LED dinámica y unos maleteros con mayor capacidad para los 178 pasajeros que puede transportar. Todo ello contribuye a generar una experiencia única para el pasajero al tiempo que per- mite seguir avanzando hacia los objetivos de sostenibilidad de la compañía. ENG Air Europa receives its first Boeing 737 MAX and becomes the first Spanish airline to operate this aircraft. Since last May, Air Europa has been the first Spanish airline to operate the Boeing 737 MAX, marking the start of the renewal of its short- and medium-haul fleet. This model, which is the most advanced version of the best-selling single-aisle aircraft in histo- ry, represents a significant improvement in comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. Supplied by AerCap Holdings N.V., the world's largest lessor in the aviation sector, this aircraft is the first of a total of four that will be arriving throughout this year. They will be joined by a dozen more in 2026, bringing the total to twenty by mid-2027. Air Europa will cover medium-haul continental routes with the new Boeing 737-8 and, later on, other short-haul routes between domestic destinations. The new aircraft represents a leap forward in its category. In addition to meeting the most demanding quality and safety stand- ards, it represents a significant improvement in efficiency. With optimised aerodynamics thanks to its design, it is equipped with LEAP-1B engines that give it a range of up to 3,500 miles. The aircraft uses the most advanced systems to calculate the most suitable routes, enabling it to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% and avoiding the emission of up to 3.6 million tonnes of CO 2 per year. In terms of comfort, the 737 MAX is a significant improve- ment over its competitors. Built with 90% reusable materials, along with a lighter structure and components, it has 20% larger windows, dynamic LED lighting, and more spacious luggage com- partments for the 178 passengers it can carry. All of this contrib- utes to a unique passenger experience while continuing to advance the company's sustainability goals. Noticias// News