Low-fare operator Norwegian Group has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft – its first direct Boeing order since 2017, which increases its total 737 MAX order book to 80 airplanes.
The airline’s CEO, Geir Karlsen, said the order secures fleet growth on “attractive terms” and supports their sustainability targets, adding that the aircraft will “not only lower emissions but also provide our customers with an even better travel experience”.
Norwegian has historically been a strong Boeing customer, operating a fleet predominantly comprised of the airframer’s single-aisle jets.
The carrier was an early adopter, taking the first European delivery of the 737 MAX in 2017 and later operating the 737-8 model on transatlantic routes. The 737-8 can carry up to 200 passengers and offers a 20 per cent reduction in fuel use and carbon emissions compared to older jets it replaces.
Norwegian has ordered 30 new Boeing 737-8s
Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines, which operates an extensive global network, also announced a commitment to purchase up to 150 more 737-8s, representing the carrier’s largest-ever Boeing single-aisle order.
While Turkish Airlines also announced a significant firm order for up to 75 widebody 787 Dreamliners, the large 737 MAX commitment is central to its goal of expanding its overall fleet to 800 aircraft under its “2033 Vision”.
