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Boeing, SCAT Airlines Agree to 5 Additional 737-9 Jet Orders

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Boeing (BA) said Wednesday that SCAT Airlines ordered five additional 737-9 passenger jets to expand its operational fleet.

The Kazakhstan-based carrier also converted five 737-8 aircraft from a prior agreement to the bigger model, which allows for 220 travelers with a maximum flight range of 6,110 kilometers, the company said.

The regional airline intends to use the new planes to service long-distance international routes across Europe and Asia, Boeing said.

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