Boeing shows off new bigger bins for 737s

Boeing has been showing off its new, bigger overhead Space Bins for its 737 jetliners this week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.

The bins, which Boeing unveiled in July 2014, have roughly 50 percent more room for stowed luggage than the current bins on Next-Generation 737s.

The bins are manufactured at Boeing’s Everett plant and shipped to its Renton plant for installation on 737s.

Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines have already ordered the bins for aircraft they have on order.

The Space Bins on a Next-Generation 737-900ER or a 737 MAX 9 can hold 194 small roller bags compared to 132 in the current bins; 174 compared to 118 on a 737-800 or 737 MAX 8; and 130 compared to 90 on a 737-700 or 737 MAX 7, according to Boeing.

With the new bins, airlines “can expect quicker boarding and turnaround time at the gate,” according to a news release from the company.

The bins were a response to competition, especially Zodiac Aerospace.

Dan Catchpole: 425-339-3454; dcatchpole@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @dcatchpole.

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