NEW YORK: Boeing Co. said it booked 20 firm orders for its 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft from Oman Air, an order that nearly doubles the airline’s 737 fleet.
Oman Air’s order includes conversions of six 737 NG planes to 737 MAX jets, for a net gain of 14 in Boeing’s order book.
Oman Air currently operates 21 Boeing 737 aircraft, and has no Airbus A320s, according to its website. Boeing and rival Airbusare battling for market share in the large single-aisle market.
Boeing books 20 737 MAX orders from Oman Air
