Air Algérie commits to eight Next-Generation 737-800s

Air Algérie today announced a commitment for eight Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes.

Today’s announcement represents a key part of the airline’s continued fleet renewal and expansion and when finalised, the order will be worth $724 million at list prices.

“The 737-800 continues to be the backbone of Air Algerie’s fleet. So far, we are pleased with these aircraft, and anticipate receiving all eight of these new units before the end of 2016,” said Mohamed Salah Boultif, chief executive officer of Air Algérie.

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling versions of the Next-Generation 737 family, with more than 4,500 737-800s ordered by airlines.

“Air Algérie has been a major player in North African aviation for more than 50 years and has already experienced the enhanced performance and improved economics of the 737-800,” said Van Rex Gallard, vice president of Sales for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Today’s commitment for additional 737-800s underlines Air Algérie’s position as a leading carrier committed to providing its passengers with a wide choice of destinations and exceptional in-flight comfort.”

Air Algérie’s 737-800s will all feature the Boeing Sky Interior, the 787 Dreamliner inspired cabin. On board, passengers will enjoy a greater sense of spaciousness with decorative sculpted sidewalls, larger window reveals, LED mood lighting and larger pivot overhead stowage bins.

Based in Algeria’s capital city Algiers, at Houari Boumedienne International Airport, Air Algérie currently serves more than 40 destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

The Algerian flag-carrier currently operates a fleet of 17 Next-Generation 737-800s and five 737-600s. To date, more than 4,500 737-800s have been ordered by various airlines.

“Air Algérie has been a major player in North African aviation for more than 50 years and has already experienced the enhanced performance and improved economics of the 737-800,” said Van Rex Gallard, vice president of Sales for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Today’s commitment for additional 737-800s underlines Air Algérie’s position as a leading carrier committed to providing its passengers with a wide choice of destinations and exceptional in-flight comfort.”

Air Algérie’s 737-800s will all feature the Boeing Sky Interior, the 787 Dreamliner inspired cabin. On board, passengers will enjoy a greater sense of spaciousness with decorative sculpted sidewalls, larger window reveals, LED mood lighting and larger pivot overhead stowage bins.

Based in Algeria’s capital city Algiers, at Houari Boumedienne International Airport, Air Algérie currently serves more than 40 destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

The Algerian flag-carrier currently operates a fleet of 17 Next-Generation 737-800s and five 737-600s.