Southeast Asian carrier Air Cambodia has placed its largest ever single-aisle airliner order with US OEM Boeing for up to 20 737 Max airliners.
The deal was announced at the Singapore Airshow and consisted of a firm order for 737 Max8 jets and options for a further 10.
Air Cambodia will utilise the performance of the 737 Max 8 to expand its route network as well as improving passenger comfort and service.
“The 737-8 gives Air Cambodia the ideal combination of range, capacity and fuel efficiency to support our next phase of growth,” said Dr. David Zhan, CEO of Air Cambodia. “This investment – Air Cambodia’s largest narrowbody purchase – will let us launch direct services to important markets across North and Southeast Asia, and offer competitively priced travel for passengers, while creating local jobs and training opportunities that strengthen our communities.”
“We are proud to welcome Air Cambodia as our newest 737 MAX customer and look forward to partnering with them to introduce the versatile and reliable 737-8 to the Kingdom of Cambodia,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “We are committed to supporting the growth of aviation in Cambodia and throughout the region as Air Cambodia strengthens ties across Asia with these fuel-efficient airplanes.”
With the ability to carry up to 178 passengers in a two class configuration up to 3,500 nautical miles the 737 Max 8 is well suited to regional networks such as those operated by Air Cambodia. It will also give the airline a 20% reduction in fuel burn compared to previous generations aircraft.