Continental Airlines (Houston) and Boeing (Chicago) yesterday (April 26) celebrated the delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-900 ER (extended range) with the Boeing Sky Interior to Continental Airlines. Continental is the first U.S. airline to operate the 737-800 and 737-900 ER featuring the all-new interior. Boeing 737-924 ER N73445 (msn 40000) was delivered in United markings. Boeing also reached the 40000 msn mark with this delivery.

Boeing also announced that Continental converted existing 2012 orders for Next-Generation 737s to 737-900 ERs and will now be taking 19 737-900 ERs in 2012.

Image: Boeing.