Norwegian Air Shuttle is expanding its narrowbody fleet with 30 additional Boeing 737-8s, exercising options from its 2022 agreement and increasing its firm MAX backlog to 80 aircraft. The airline said the additional jets will underpin European network growth while reducing fuel burn and emissions compared to older 737NGs. Deliveries, reprofiled as part of the option exercise, now extend through 2031, providing Norwegian with a steadier cadence for capacity and fleet renewal planning.
Boeing confirmed the new commitment, Norwegian’s first direct purchase from the manufacturer since 2017, adding that the order is specifically for the 737-8 variant. Financial terms weren’t disclosed (bulk-buy discounts are typical), but the move extends momentum for Boeing’s single-aisle line amid recent marquee deals elsewhere.
Sources: Simple Flying, Aerospace Global News, The Wall Street Journal
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