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Posted on September 26, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleNorwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 30 more Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, increasing its total to 80. This move supports the airline's growth and sustainability objectives.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Norwegian Air Shuttle said on Friday it had exercised an option to buy an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8, bringing its total firm order to 80 aircraft.
"This milestone aircraft order is on attractive terms and secures our fleet growth in a way that supports our planned growth and sustainability targets," CEO Geir Karlsen said in a statement.
The airline confirmed the final aircraft delivery is now scheduled for 2031, following adjustments to the delivery timeline. It initially announced the deal for 50 aircraft in 2022.
(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Norwegian Air has ordered a total of 80 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, including the latest order of 30.
CEO Geir Karlsen stated that the order is on attractive terms and supports the airline's planned growth and sustainability targets.
The final delivery of the new aircraft is now scheduled for 2031, following adjustments to the delivery timeline.
Norwegian Air initially announced the deal for 50 aircraft in 2022.
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