Ethiopian Airlines Orders 11 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

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Boeing has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines is “committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement for 11 737-8, signed at the Dubai Airshow, will enable Ethiopian Airlines to grow its regional and international networks and expand its Addis Ababa hub.” CEO, Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing …

Lufthansa Group orders 40 Airbus A220s And Up To 100 Boeing 737 Max

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The Lufthansa Group has signed firm orders for “the purchase of a total of 80 ultra-modern short and medium-haul aircraft which includes 40 Airbus A220-300s with purchase options for 20 aircraft;  and 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX with options for 60 additional aircraft. Dr. Detlef Kayser, Member of the Executive Board, Fleet and Technology said: “With today’s aircraft order, we are …

SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 25 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

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Boeing and aircraft lessor, SMBC Aviation Capital have announced that the airplane lessor is ordering 25 737-8s. The new order increases SMBC’s backlog to 81 737 MAX jets focused on the 737-8. With travel demand surging around the globe, lessors are looking to increase their single-aisle portfolios to provide airlines with more fuel-efficient jets capable of operating across various route …

Boeing Responds To FAA Approval To Resume 737 MAX Operations

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of Boeing 737-8s and 737-9s, Boeing has announced. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA’s jurisdiction, including those in the U.S., to take the steps necessary to resume service and Boeing to begin making deliveries.   “We will never forget the lives lost …