Continuing its string of order announcements during the Dubai Airshow, Boeing added an agreement for seven 737-8s from Scat Airlines to its order books, a deal that will nearly double the size of the Kazakhstan carrier’s fleet.
Based in Shymkent, Scat flies domestically and internationally to destinations in the Commonwealth of Independent States and Central Asia. It was the first airline in Central Asia to fly the 737 Max and now operates a fleet of three 737-8s and five 737-9s.
Scat’s fleet already ranks as the largest in Kazakhstan, and the additional Maxes will allow it to open services to more European destinations.
“Replenishing the fleet with seven more Boeing 737-8s will increase the airline’s carrying capacity,” said Vladimir Denissov, president of JSC Scat Airlines. “It will also positively affect the timely execution of flight schedules. The company will get an opportunity to expand its route network and offer passengers even more travel destinations."