Overview
- Air Senegal and Boeing signed a letter of intent for nine 737-8 aircraft, with options for six more.
- The commitment is not yet a finalized purchase agreement and remains subject to definitive contracts and delivery scheduling.
- Air Senegal says the jets will enable new routes from Dakar to the Middle East and the Americas and allow service to secondary European cities.
- Boeing highlights the 737-8 capacity of up to 178 seats, about 3,500 nautical miles of range, roughly 20% lower fuel use and emissions, and a 50% smaller noise footprint versus older types.
- The signing in Dubai included Senegal’s transport minister Yankoba Diémé and Boeing’s Brad McMullen, and it follows Ethiopian Airlines’ separate order for 11 additional 737-8s.