Thailand’s low-cost airline Nok Air has announced a commitment to order eight Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 and seven 737 MAX 8 aircraft, worth a total of $1.45bn at list prices.
The latest commitment will mark the airline’s first direct order with Boeing and establish Nok Air as the first carrier in Thailand to operate Boeing’s 737 MAX.
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Boeing will work with the Thai airline to finalise the details of the agreement, and will post the order to the Boeing orders and deliveries website.
Nok Air CEO Patee Sarasin said: "The 737 is the backbone of our fleet and will continue to be in the future. These airplanes position us for growth and ensure that we’ll continue to operate the most reliable and fuel-efficient aircraft."
The 737-800 is considered to be one of the best-selling versions of the Next-Generation 737 family; the 737 MAX comprises the CFM International LEAP-1B engines, and delivers highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Asia Pacific and India sales senior vice-president Dinesh Keskar said: "The airplane’s efficiency, reliability and passenger amenities will enable the airline to continue to provide its customers high-quality service at a low-cost."
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By GlobalDataCurrently, Nok Air operates a fleet of 14 Next-Generation 737 aircraft.
Image: Boeing’s Next-Generation 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 in Nok Air livery. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
