Overview
- The commitment covers up to four 787-9 Dreamliners and up to ten 737-8 jets to expand long-haul reach and renew regional operations.
- Somon Air says the 787-9 will enable new intercontinental routes from Dushanbe, while the 737-8 will anchor short- and medium-haul flying.
- Boeing states the two models offer a 20–25% fuel-use improvement versus the aircraft they replace, lowering per-seat and maintenance costs.
- The deal was signed during the C5+1 Summit, and Boeing says a finalized order posted to its Orders & Deliveries site would support more than 11,000 U.S. jobs.
- The Tajik carrier currently flies six 737 Next-Generation jets across about 25 destinations, and it describes the commitment as flexible to adjust with market demand.