Yep. Two Planes.

Boeing hasn't had the best week... with news of a six-month delay in its 787 program compounded by a stellar October sales performance by European rival Airbus.

In related news... it isn't often we see news from the American planemaker heralding a two-plane sale. It is with this backdrop Boeing announced Friday SAS Scandinavian Airlines has exercised options for two 737-800 jetliners, to support growth on domestic and intra-Europe routes.

"SAS has ambitious targets to strengthen its position on the Northern European market. With these additional airplanes we can increase frequencies and add routes to our network, thereby serving our customers even better," said Mats Jansson, president and CEO of SAS Group. "We have a long history of being environmentally conscious, so we're delighted with the significant emission-reducing improvements of the 737 family."

The SAS Group has a fleet of 88 Boeing 737s. Its latest planes will be equipped with Blended Winglets to help reduce fuel consumption.

"The 737 has undergone continuous improvements to meet evolving market demands. As well as being the most high-tech, most reliable single-aisle aircraft available, the Next-Generation 737 has environmentally progressive features such as fuel-saving Blended Winglets and lighter-weight carbon brakes," said Marlin Dailey, vice president Sales, Europe, Russia & Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

The carbon brakes are available on all new 737 models from 2008, as a no-charge optional feature.

As of September 30, Boeing has nearly 1,800 unfilled orders for the Next-Generation 737 worth more than $125 billion at current list prices

FMI: www.boeing.com, www.flysas.com