Air India Finalizes Order for Up to 290 Boeing Single-Aisle and Widebody Jets
Boeing and Air India announced they have finalized an order for up to 290 new Boeing jets and expanded services. At the 2023 Paris Air Show, the companies held a signing ceremony to celebrate the historic purchase of Boeing’s market-leading single-aisle and widebody jets to renew and expand Air India’s fleet.
The order, which includes 190 737 MAXs, 20 787 Dreamliners and 10 777X jets with options for 50 737 MAXs and 20 787 Dreamliners, is Boeing’s largest order in South Asia and highlights its 90-year partnership with Air India.
Air Algérie Orders Eight Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and Air Algérie confirmed an order for eight fuel-efficient 737-9 jets at the Paris Air Show. The Algerian flag carrier also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to meet increasing cargo demand in the region.
Air Algérie operates a single-aisle fleet of more than 30 737-500, 737-600 and 737-800 jets. Adding the 737-9 allows the airline to carry more passengers, increasing profitability within its network. With added capacity and increased profitability, the 737-9 is designed to serve 193 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range of 3,300 nautical miles.
China Airlines Announces Order for Eight 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and China Airlines today finalized an order for eight 787-9 Dreamliners at the 2023 Paris Air Show. This firm order, which was previously posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as unidentified, follows the airline’s first-ever order for 16 787-9s announced last year.
China Airlines also becomes the newest 787-10 customer as it converts six 787-9s to the 787-10, the largest member of the 787 family, to add flexibility and capacity on its regional network as passenger demand continues to rise above pre-pandemic levels.
With this order, the carrier will introduce 24 super-efficient 787s over the next several years, strengthening the airline’s existing global network.
Boeing, Avolon Announce Order for 40 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, announced an order for 40 737 MAX airplanes at the Paris Air Show.
The 737 MAX will provide Avolon’s customers with greater flexibility across their network, while reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes they replace. On average each airplane will save up to 8 million pounds of CO2 annually compared to airplanes it replaces.
Luxair Selects Boeing 737-7 To Grow Single-Aisle Fleet
Luxair and Boeing announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the Luxembourgish airline has selected the 737-7 as it continues its single-aisle growth strategy.
In selecting the 737-7 Luxair will become the European launch customer for the airplane with an agreement to purchase four jets.
Since March 2023, Luxair has placed orders for four 737-8. With today’s announcement of the selection, the airline’s commitment for four 737-7s will bring the airline’s firm orders for the 737 to eight. Luxair will also initially lease two 737-8, due summer 2023, before taking direct delivery of its first 737-8.
Boeing, Air Lease Corporation Announce Order for Two 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced at the Paris Air Show 2023 that the leading global lessor will grow its world-class portfolio of airplanes with a purchase of two 787 Dreamliners.
ALC has been a long-standing 787 customer, placing its first purchase for the 787-9 in 2010. Its airplane portfolio currently includes the 787-9 and 787-10.
Akasa Air Orders Four 737-8s To Support International Growth Plans
Boeing and Akasa Air announced an order for four additional 737-8 jets at the Paris Air Show. Akasa Air, which launched operations in 2022 with its first 737-8, has rapidly grown its market share and fleet to 19 airplanes across 16 destinations to support the fast-growing market in India.
With the order of four additional aircraft, the Indian carrier’s order book comprises 76 jets, which include 23 737-8s and 53 high-capacity 737-8-200 airplanes.
Boeing and NAC sign a firm order for one Boeing 737-800BCF
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Boeing and NAC have signed a contract for one 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The conversion slot for the 737-800BCF is for a 2026 induction. NAC is increasing its footprint in the 737-800 market and this is NACs first converted freighter order with Boeing.
