Boeing scores 737 orders in Dubai
Published 7:26 am Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Boeing Co. landed orders for its 737 single aisle aircraft on the third day of the Dubai Air Show.
Air Algerie placed an order for seven 737-800s, Boeing announced Tuesday. The carrier, based Algeria, will have 22 Next Generation 737s with the new order.
“Our purchase of Boeing 737-800s is a natural progression for Air Algérie,” said Abdelwahid Bouabdallah, CEO of the carrier. “The 737-800 adds great value to our fleet because it is very high-tech and reliable. Reduced operating and maintenance costs mean our airplanes spend less time on the ground and more time in the air making money.”
Tassili Airlines, also based in Algeria, also placed an order for 737-800s.
“Tassili’s selection of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 is a testament to the airplane’s versatility, range and other performance factors,” said Marty Bentrott, Boeing’s sales vice president in the region. “We offered a comprehensive package to support its unique employee-transport needs, including spares, support equipment, ground-handling equipment, tooling and training.”
Boeing’s rival Airbus, which already announced orders for its A320s and A350s, also announced an order for two A380s on Tuesday. The order came from Air Austral, based in Saint Denis, La Reunion. The carrier will configure the superjumbo jet to seat 840 passengers.
