The Japanese airline ANA Holdings reported this Monday that it had closed an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (20 confirmed and 10 optional) first announced in January 2019 that also includes options for another 10.
The airline also said it would switch two of the 20 777-9 jetliners it has on order to the 777-8F as part of efforts to expand its cargo business.
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The 737 MAX planes, intended to replace older 737-800 planes on domestic routes, will be delivered beginning in April 2025, the airline said in a statement.
ANA had placed its initial non-binding order for the planes two months before the 737 MAX was grounded around the world after a second deadly crash.
The Japanese airline noted that 46 airlines around the world have resumed flights with the 737 MAX since a grounding order was lifted in November 2020 and the model has been operating without problems.
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