It’s the last day of the Dubai Air Show, and there has been a few orders trickling through on the final day.
Boeing
Let’s start with the one that’s got you here – which is SCAT Airlines (sometimes known as Special Cargo Air Transport) of Kazakhstan has finalised an order for six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Editors note: Yes, they do have a web site at scat.kz (safe for work). Just don’t blame if me if your network administrator rushes downstairs to find out what you’re searching for on the interwebs.
SCAT Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 – Image, The Boeing Company
SCAT currently operates a fleet of Boeing 737s, 757s and 767s as well as Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft. The order also has purchase rights for five additional 737 MAX’s
Vladimir Denssov, President, SCAT Airlines states:
“The 737 MAX 8 fits our network strategy as we expand to include destinations in Europe, Russia and the Far East,”
“The reliability and low operating costs of the airplane as well as the passenger experience were the main factors in selecting the 737 MAX.”
SCAT Airlines currently operates a fleet of 737s, 757s and 767s as well as Bombardier CRJ-200s.
Airbus
Meanwhile in the Airbus corner, the airframer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Air Sénégal two A330neo aircraft.
Air Sénégal A330-900neo – Rendering, Airbus
Air Sénégal have opted for the payload optimised version of the A330neo – the A330-900. The airline is due to commences operations in 2018, and will use the A330neo aircraft in development of its medium to long haul routes.
Philippe Bohn, CEO Air Sénégal states
“Aviation is a catalyst for economic development and this purchase demonstrates Senegal’s ambitions for economic growth in line with the country’s strategy to accelerate progress towards emergence (Plan Emerging Senegal). The A330neo has proven itself to be the right aircraft, combining low operating costs, long range flying capability and high levels of comfort. We are looking forward to launch operations and offer our customers best-in-class service”
Otherwise, that’s it from the Dubai Air Show. It’s been a funny old show as I reflected after the mega orders yesterday.
Suffice to say, there’s plenty to consider by all the major airframers and what their next steps are in their sales tactics, or in some cases… re-designs as needed…
And a lot of aircraft to build.
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That’s OK. I used to live in a city that had a SCAT bus system. You’d think someone would figure it out over time.