Tajikistan’s Somon Air signs for two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Somon Air, Tajikistan’s largest airline, has signed an settlement for the acquisition of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane from DAE Capital, an plane leasing and administration specialist from the United Arab Emirates.

These planes might be part of Somon Air’s fleet by 2026, augmenting the airline’s present fleet which consists of 4 Boeing 737-800 and two 737-900ER plane.

The deal for the acquisition of the 2 new plane was signed in Somon Air’s places of work in Taijikistan’s capital Dushanbe by airline chief govt Abdulkosim Valiev and David Houlihan, president of DAE Capital.

A well timed determination

Somon Air has been contemplating the acquisition of two Boeing 737 MAX plane as a substitute for its older 787-800s.

Previous to this most up-to-date improvement, Somon Air mulled between Airbus and Embraer fashions earlier than opting to go along with Boeing through DAE Capital.

Valiev mentioned: “The signing of this settlement is a part of our long-term technique to modernize the fleet and enhance the standard of service. Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane are distinguished by excessive gasoline effectivity, elevated flight vary, and improved operational traits, which can permit the airline to additional enhance the extent of consolation and security for passengers. The brand new Boeing 737 MAX-8 will permit us to broaden our route community, enhance operational effectivity, and supply our passengers fashionable circumstances for comfy flights, in addition to enhance the frequency of flights.”