Boeing and Arik Air announce next-generation 737 order

Boeing and Arik Air announced an order for an additional seven Next-Generation 737s at the Farnborough Airshow. The airline ordered 10 Next-Generation 737s in Sept-07 and now has a total of 17Next-Generation 737s on order.

 

Arik Air currently operates six 737-700s. The order has been attributed on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site to an unidentified customer.

Arik Air Chairman Sir Arumemi-Johnson said, "We are committed to the advancement of Nigerian aviation through the utilisation of the most modern and reliable airplanes available today. “With the Next-Generation 737 as the cornerstone of our regional operations, Arik is well positioned across the Boeing product line to pursue our growth plan and usher in a new era of commercial aviation in
Nigeria."

Arik Air has five 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and seven 787-9 Dreamliners on order. The airline also announced its intent to purchase four 747-8 Intercontinentals.

Arik Air is Nigeria's fastest-growing privately owned airline and serves more than 14 domestic routes with a fleet of 18 airplanes.
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation.

 

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 16-Jul-08 .

 

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