Boeing has announced multiple orders for the Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Uzbekistan Airways, Somon Air and Air Astana during the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC. Boeing confirms that Uzbekistan Airways has authorised the “conversion of options into a firm order for eight 787 Dreamliners.” Boeing says this firm order will bring “the flag carrier’s total order book to 22 of the versatile widebody jets.”
According to Boeing, the 787-9 airplanes “will enable Uzbekistan Airways to expand its international network as part of the airline’s growth strategy.”
In the same light, Somon Air, the Tajikistan’s national air carrier, has “committed to place its largest-ever order, selecting up to 14 fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes.” According to Boeing, Somon Air “currently operates six Next-Generation 737 airplanes from Tajikistan to 25 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.” With this new agreement, Boeing says “the airline will place its first-ever widebody order for up to four 787-9 jets to enable international network expansion and up to 10 737-8 single-aisle jets, to modernize its all-737 fleet.”
Also, Boeing reports that Kazakhstan flag carrier, Air Astana JSC “will purchase up to 15 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize its fleet. The agreement for additional 787-9 airplanes will enable Air Astana to expand its operations and enhance its passengers’ experience.”
When the order is finalized, Boeing says “it will be Air Astana’s largest single airplane purchase and will support more than 20,000 jobs across the U.S. With three more 787-9 airplanes to be delivered via lessors, Air Astana’s 787 fleet will grow up to 18 787-9 airplanes to fuel its long-haul capabilities.”
Boeing says the 787 Dreamliner is “renowned for its fuel efficiency, advanced technology and superior passenger comfort, making it an ideal choice for long-haul operations.”
According to the aircraft manufacturer, the 787 Dreamliner family has “opened more than 520 new nonstop routes never previously served and carried more than 1 billion passengers worldwide since its commercial introduction in 2011.”