Boeing has more than 5,100 firm orders for the same model from 131 airlines around the world
By Akram Medhat
EgyptAir's fifth new Boeing B737-800NG aircraft arrived at Cairo International Airport last night to join the national carrier's fleet, becoming the 65th aircraft in the fleet following the replacement and modernization plan, and the 25th of the same model.
The new aircraft is part of the deal for nine aircraft of this model contracted by the national carrier and scheduled to be delivered during this year, 2017, with only 4 aircraft remaining to be received. Boeing looks forward to more effective cooperation with EgyptAir in the coming period, as it is one of the largest airlines in the region, while EgyptAir is currently receiving offers to buy new aircraft as part of its fleet modernization plan.
The new B737-800 NG model is the most popular and best-selling, accounting for about 80% of Boeing 737 family sales, and is favored by major global airlines. Boeing's firm orders for this model have so far reached 5,174 from 131 customers, among them the world's largest airlines as well as Boeing business jet customers, and 4,455 of these aircraft have been delivered so far. Total purchase orders for the Boeing 737 family have reached 7,118 from 143 customers, with 6,354 aircraft delivered so far.
