SCAT Airlines Announces Order for Seven Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Connect New Markets

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Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SCAT Airlines announced an order for seven 737-8 airplanes to expand its 737 MAX fleet, nearly doubling SCAT's 737 fleet as the airline looks to open new routes to European destinations. The order reflects SCAT's confidence in the value, performance, and reliability of the 737 MAX family. The 737 MAX family is designed to offer exceptional performance, lower operating costs, and additional range to profitably open up new destinations in the single-aisle market.

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• SCAT Airlines is expanding its fleet with an order for seven Boeing 737-8 airplanes, reflecting the airline's confidence in the value, performance, and reliability of the 737 MAX family.
• The order will nearly double SCAT's 737 fleet, allowing the airline to open new routes to European destinations and expand its route network, offering passengers more travel destinations.
• Boeing's repeat order from SCAT Airlines demonstrates the airline's confidence in the 737 MAX family and Boeing's integral role in their long-term success.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SCAT Airlines announced today an order for seven 737-8 airplanes to expand its 737 MAX fleet. The latest order will nearly double SCAT's 737 fleet as the airline looks to open new routes to European destinations.

"Today, SCAT Airlines is the most dynamically developing airline in Kazakhstan, and it has the largest aircraft fleet in the country," said Vladimir Denissov, president of JSC SCAT Airlines.
"Replenishing the fleet with seven more Boeing 737-8 will increase the airline's carrying capacity. It will also positively affect the timely execution of flight schedules. The company will get an opportunity to expand its route network and offer passengers even more travel destinations."

Based in Şhymkent, Kazakhstan, SCAT serves an extensive network of domestic and international destinations in the Commonwealth of Independent States and Central Asia. SCAT was the first airline in Central Asia to fly the 737 MAX and currently operates three 737-8 and five 737-9 airplanes. This order was previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website.

"This repeat order is a testament to SCAT's confidence in the value, performance and reliability of the 737 MAX family," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "We look forward to supporting their network expansion and continuing to play an integral role in their long-term success."

The 737 MAX family is designed to offer customers exceptional performance, with lower operating costs and additional range to profitably open up new destinations in the single-aisle market. The 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers depending on configuration and offers a range of up to 6,480 km (3,500 nautical miles). The 737-9 seats up to 220 passengers and offers a range of up to 6,110 km (3,300 nautical miles).

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Contact:

Elena Alexandrova, Boeing Communications
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com

Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com

Victoria Starozhilova, SCAT Airlines
pr@scat.kz

 

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FAQ

What is the order announced by Boeing and SCAT Airlines?

Boeing and SCAT Airlines announced an order for seven 737-8 airplanes to expand SCAT's 737 MAX fleet.

Where is SCAT Airlines based?

SCAT Airlines is based in Şhymkent, Kazakhstan.

What is the capacity of the 737-8 airplane?

The 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers depending on configuration and offers a range of up to 6,480 km (3,500 nautical miles).

How many 737-8 airplanes does SCAT Airlines currently operate?

SCAT Airlines currently operates three 737-8 airplanes.

What is the significance of this repeat order for Boeing?

The repeat order from SCAT Airlines demonstrates the airline's confidence in the value, performance, and reliability of the 737 MAX family and Boeing's integral role in their long-term success.