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Somon Air receives its first Boeing 737 MAX jet

 Boeing and Somon Air announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX, as the Tajik national carrier continues to modernize its fleet and grow its network. The 737-8 is the first of two airplanes leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Tajikistan. The 737-8 is central to Somon Air's fleet renewal strategy and will...

Boeing and Somon Air announce commitment for up to 14 airplanes

Tajikistan national air carrier has committed to place its largest-ever order, selecting up to 14 fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes. Somon Air currently operates six Next-Generation 737 airplanes from Tajikistan to 25 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With today's agreement, the airline will place its first-ever widebody order for up to four 787-9 jet...

Tajikistan says in talks on plane purchases with Airbus

Tajikistan has discussed potential plane purchases with Airbus, its government said on Saturday. The Central Asian country's deputy prime minister Azim Ibrohim met Airbus CIS Vice President Silvere Delaunay who is leading a delegation of executives and experts to study the local market, the cabinet said in a statement. Ibrohim told Delaunay during the meeting in the capital Dushanbe that...