Carrier To Purchase Up To 100 737 MAX Airplanes, The Largest Aircraft Deal Ever For The African Continent
Boeing and Lagos-based Green Africa Airways have announced a commitment for up to 100 737 MAX 8 aircraft, evenly split into 50 firm aircraft and 50 options, as the airline gears up to begin commercial operations. The total deal carries a list-price of $11.7 billion, the largest aircraft agreement from Africa, and will be reflected on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website once finalized.
Growing Middle East Carrier Commits To 30 Orders And 20 Options
Boeing and flyadeal have announced the Middle East carrier is growing its fleet with the 737 MAX to take advantage of the airplane's fuel efficiency, range and passenger comforts. The airline committed to ordering 30 airplanes with options for 20 more in a deal that would be valued at up to $5.9 billion at list price.
Attorney's Say They Could Sue Media Outlets For Releasing Their Names
British police late last week arrested, and then released without charging, a man and a woman in connection with the drone scare that effectively shut down Gatwick Airport for about 36 hours in the days before Christmas.
Fifth Airline To Take Delivery Of The Newest Airbus Type
Air Tanzania as become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft, the newest addition to the Airbus family of commercial aircraft. Air Tanzania (The Wings of the Kilimanjaro) also becomes the latest member of Airbus aircraft operators.
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