EL AL Israel Airlines confirms order for up to 31 737 MAX jets
EL AL Israel Airlines confirmed Thursday that it signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase up to 31 737 MAX aircraft. These aircraft will support the airline’s plans to renew its fleet of narrow-body aircraft.
“This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology experience in the industry,” said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia. CEO EL AL Israel Airlines.
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“We are honored EL AL has chosen Boeing airplanes to power its past, present and future as we continue to build on seven decades of partnership,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
EL AL’s 737 MAX order follows its purchase earlier this year of three additional 787-9 airplanes with options for six more as the airline further expands its Dreamliner fleet.
The carrier will take delivery of a new 787-9 this year and plans to receive two more new 787-9s on lease in the coming years.
Al currently has a fleet of 47 aircraft: 25 B737-NG, 6 B777-200s and 16 B787s.
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