Air Senegal Commits to First Boeing 737 MAX Order
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air Senegal announced on November 17, 2025 that the West African carrier has committed to purchase nine 737-8 (737 MAX) airplanes, the airline's largest fleet order and its first Boeing purchase since 2004.
The 737-8 offers up to 178 seats, a range of 3,500 nautical miles, ~20% lower fuel use and emissions, and a 50% smaller noise footprint versus the replaced airplanes, supporting Air Senegal's planned regional and intercontinental route expansion.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) e Air Senegal hanno annunciato il 17 novembre 2025 che la compagnia della Costa dell'Africa occidentale si è impegnata ad acquistare nove aerei 737-8 (737 MAX), il più grande ordine di flotte della compagnia e il suo primo acquisto Boeing dal 2004.
Il 737-8 offre fino a 178 posti, una portata di 3.500 miglia nautiche, circa 20% in meno di consumo di carburante ed emissioni e una impronta sonora del 50% più piccola rispetto agli aeromobili sostituiti, sostenendo il piano di Air Senegal per l'espansione delle rotte regionali e intercontinentali.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) y Air Senegal anunciaron el 17 de noviembre de 2025 que la aerolínea de África occidental se ha comprometido a adquirir nueve aviones 737-8 (737 MAX), el pedido de flota más grande de la aerolínea y su primera compra de Boeing desde 2004.
El 737-8 ofrece hasta 178 asientos, un alcance de 3.500 millas náuticas, aproximadamente un 20% menos de consumo de combustible y emisiones, y una huella de ruido un 50% más pequeña frente a los aviones reemplazados, apoyando la expansión planificada de rutas regionales e intercontinentales de Air Senegal.
보잉(Boeing, NYSE: BA)와 에어 세넬(Air Senegal)은 2025년 11월 17일에 서부 아프리카 항공사가 9대의 737-8(737 MAX) 기종을 구입하기로 약정했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 항공사의 최대 함대 주문이자 2004년 이후의 첫 보잉 구매입니다.
737-8은 최대 178석, 항속거리 3,500해리, 연료 사용 및 배출량이 약 20% 감소, 그리고 소음 영향이 50% 더 작다는 특징을 가지며, 이러한 점이 Air Senegal의 지역 및 대륙 간 노선 확장을 지지합니다.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) et Air Senegal ont annoncé le 17 novembre 2025 que le transporteur d'Afrique de l'Ouest s'était engagé à acheter neuf avions 737-8 (737 MAX), la plus grande commande de flotte de la compagnie et son premier achat Boeing depuis 2004.
Le 737-8 offre jusqu'à 178 sièges, une portée de 3 500 milles nautiques, environ 20 % de réduction de la consommation de carburant et des émissions, et une empreinte sonore 50 % plus petite par rapport aux avions remplacés, soutenant l'expansion prévue des routes régionales et intercontinentales d'Air Senegal.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) und Air Senegal gaben am 17. November 2025 bekannt, dass die westafrikanische Fluggesellschaft sich verpflichtet hat, neun 737-8 (737 MAX) Flugzeuge zu erwerben, die größte Flottenbestellung der Airline und der erste Kauf von Boeing seit 2004.
Der 737-8 bietet bis zu 178 Sitze, eine Reichweite von 3.500 Nautischen Meilen, ca. 20% weniger Kraftstoffverbrauch und Emissionen und eine 50% kleinere Geräuschentwicklung im Vergleich zu den ersetzten Flugzeugen, was Air Senegals geplante regionale und interkontinentale Routenexpansion unterstützt.
بوينغ (بورصة نيويورك: BA) وAir Senegal أعلنـتا في 17 نوفمبر 2025 أن شركة النقل في غرب إفريقيا التزمت بشراء تسعة طائرات 737-8 (737 MAX)، وهو أكبر طلب أسطول للشركة وأول شراء لبوينغ منذ 2004.
يقدم نموذج 737-8 حتى 178 مقعداً، ونطاق طيران يبلغ 3,500 ميل بحري، ونحو انخفاض بنسبة حوالي 20% في استهلاك الوقود والانبعاثات، وبصمة ضوضاء أقل بنسبة 50% مقارنةً بالطائرات التي حلت محلها، مما يدعم خطط Air Senegal لتوسيع شبكاتها الإقليمية والدولية.
- Committed order for nine 737-8 jets (largest Air Senegal purchase)
- First Boeing airplane order since 2004
- Range 3,500 nautical miles enables new intercontinental routes
- 20% reduction in fuel use and emissions versus replaced airplanes
- 50% smaller noise footprint versus replaced airplanes
- None.
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Air Senegal's nine-airplane 737-8 commitment strengthens Boeing sales and supports carrier network expansion.
Air Senegal committed to buy nine 737-8 jets, its first Boeing order since
Key dependencies include aircraft delivery timing, financing and route approval. The announcement ties to Boeing's regional demand outlook of more than
- West African airline will purchase nine 737-8 jets for regional, international expansion
- Air
Senegal to place first Boeing order in more than 20 years
With the introduction of the 737-8 to its single-aisle fleet, Air Senegal will expand its network in
"This acquisition marks a major milestone for Air Sénégal," said chief executive officer Tidiane Ndiaye. "This order is part of Air Sénégal's strategy to strengthen and modernize its fleet in order to support the expansion of its regional and intercontinental network and reinforce
The 737-8 can carry up to 178 passengers in a two-class configuration or fly up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km). Air
"We look forward to welcoming Air Senegal to the 737 MAX family as they leverage the versatility, reliability and advanced technology of the 737-8 to support their growth ambitions," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "We are committed to sustainable development of air travel in the region and will partner with Air Senegal as they enhance their fleet and passenger experience."
The 737-8 airplane is well-suited to meet
Boeing's 2025 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts African carriers will need more than 1,200 new airplanes over the next two decades, with single-aisle jets comprising more than
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