US aerospace giant Boeing announced on Wednesday that it had secured an order from US ‘ultra low cost carrier’ (ULCC) Allegiant Air for 50 of its 737 MAX single-aisle airliners, with options for a further 50. The order is split between the 737-7 and 737-8-200 versions of the MAX (the 737-7 being the smallest of the MAX models). The numerical breakdown between the two types was not divulged. “Our approach to [acquiring our] fleet has always been opportunistic, and this exciting transaction with Boeing is no exception,” highlighted Allegiant Air chairman and CEO Maurice J Gallagher Jr. “While the heart of our strategy continues to centre on previously-owned aircraft, the infusion of up to 100 direct-from-the-manufacturer 737s will bring numerous benefits for the future – including flexibility for capacity growth and aircraft requirements, significant environmental benefits, and modern configuration and cabin features our customers will appreciate.”
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