Brazilian carrier GOL Airlines is adding the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family with a new contract that converts 30 current MAX orders to the 737 MAX 10. GOL also placed a new order for 15 more MAX 8 airplanes, growing GOL’s total MAX orders to 135. The Brazilian airline says the advanced airplanes will help GOL meet its commitment to further enhance operational efficiency by flying a young, modern and safe fleet.
Goshawk Aviation has announced an order for 20 737 MAX airplanes at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The order, valued at US$2.3 billion according to current list prices, marks the first time the aircraft lessor has purchased jets directly from Boeing.
TAROM (Romanian Air Transport), the national carrier of Romania, has signed an order for five 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The US$586 million order, at current list prices, was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.
United Airlines has expanded its commitment to the 787 Dreamliner program with a repeat order for four more 787-9 airplanes. The deal, valued at about US$1.1 billion per current list prices, was finalized this year and was listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.
Qatar Airways has finalized an order for five 777 Freighters at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion at current list prices, was announced as a commitment in April.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has ordered 30 737 MAX airplanes in its first direct purchase from a jet maker, reflecting the evolution of the airplane lessor’s business and its confidence in the market for Boeing 737 MAXs. The order, previously unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, represents the 100th customer for the 737 MAX program.