SMBC places record order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets
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FIRST SEEN20 Jul, 11:07SMBC places record order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Leasing company becomes the largest customer for the 737-10 with first order for Boeing's largest MAX variant
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier
FOLLOW-UP21 Jul, 12:54Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
Boeing and Uganda Airlines announced on July 21, 2026 that the national carrier is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernize its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing airplane purchase will support growing demand across its regional and international network. The 737-8, which can fly 160-180 passengers in a two-class configuration with […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum
FOLLOW-UP21 Jul, 19:27Uganda Airlines orders Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliners in first direct purchase
Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing, committing to four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The order, announced at the Farnborough Airshow, will support the carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion plans as it seeks to strengthen its position as East Africa’s national airline. The 737-8 will be deployed on regional routes […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban
FOLLOW-UP21 Jul, 21:24Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
Purchase of eight 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner airplanes will renew and grow the African carrier’s fleet Uganda Airlines will boost capacity and serve more markets to meet rising travel demand from east African region FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Uganda Airlines announced today that the national carrier […] The post Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets first appeared on PLANEtalking .
PLANEtalking•Flight Crew
FOLLOW-UP21 Jul, 21:34Uganda Airlines Places Landmark First Order with Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
In a significant milestone for African aviation, Uganda Airlines has signed its first-ever purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 aircraft.
AviationSource News•Len Varley
FOLLOW-UP22 Jul, 02:37AerCap orders 15 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and AerCap announced that the leasing industry’s biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 jets. This latest purchase increases AerCap’s 787 Dreamliner portfolio to approximately […]
Asian Aviation•Asian Aviation Staff
FOLLOW-UP22 Jul, 04:03Uganda Airlines places first order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets
Boeing and Uganda Airlines announced that the national carrier is ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 airplanes to grow and modernise its fleet. The airline’s first-ever Boeing airplane purchase will […]
LATEST23 Jul, 15:35AerCap orders 15 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Lessor grows widebody portfolio to about 140 aircraft as Boeing works to raise 787 production
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier