Boeing also receives large orders for aircraft from the Iberia and British Airways group

As previously reported by AEROIN, Airbus announced that the group formed by airlines Iberia, British Airways, Aer Lingus, LEVEL and Vueling, the so-called International Airlines Group (IAG), Confirmed purchase of another 37 A320neo aircraft.

However, in addition to Airbus’ request, IAG reported that, at an extraordinary general meeting, it had also approved an order for US manufacturer Boeing of 50 aircraft distributed between the 737-8-200, the high-density version of the MAX-8 and 737 Max-10, The largest choice of up to 230 seats in the MAX family, plus options for an additional 100 units.

“We welcome the decision of IAG shareholders today to approve a confirmed order for 50737-8-200s and 737-10s, with options for another 100, and we look forward to working with IAG to reintroduce the 737 to the world’s fleets.said Ihsan Mounir, senior vice president of sales and commercial marketing at Boeing.

The American giant has had a good week since last Wednesday (26) Confirmed order for 52 planeswhen Alaska Airlines exercised 42 additional options of 737-10s and 10 more 737-9s.

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