Dubai Airshow 2023: SCAT Airlines Orders Seven Boeing Jets
At the ongoing Dubai Airshow 2023, Boeing bagged an order for seven 737-8 aircraft from SCAT Airlines. The latest order will approximately double the carrier’s 737 fleet as it aims to open new routes in Europe.
SCAT Airlines was the first in Central Asia to fly the Boeing 737 MAX. The airline currently operates five 737-9s and three 737s. Based on the configuration, the Boeing 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers and fly up to 6,480km (3,500 nautical miles). The next-in-line 737-9, on the other hand, has space for up to 220 passengers. However, its range for a nonstop flight is up to 6,110km (3,300 nautical miles).
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