‍OSLO — Norwegian Group has announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The deal marks the airline’s first direct Boeing purchase since 2017 and increases its 737 MAX order book to 80 airplanes.

“These aircraft will not only lower emissions but also provide our customers with an even better travel experience. We are pleased to extend our solid long-term partnership with Boeing through this order,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.

The Nordic airline group has primarily operated Boeing narrowbodies. It first placed an order in 2007 for the Boeing 737 Next Generation and later became the first European carrier to operate the 737 MAX. According to planespotters.net, Norwegian currently operates a total of 94 Boeing 737 aircraft.

This new order is expected to replace older 737s in the fleet gradually, and the addition of the MAX aircraft is expected to help reduce fuel-related costs.

The 737 remains the most popular narrowbody on the market, second only to its Airbus rival, the A320. While the MAX variant faced serious challenges, including safety concerns, Boeing has addressed them, and demand for the aircraft is rising again.

Strong Days for Boeing

Earlier today, Turkish Airlines also announced an order for both the Boeing 737 MAX and the widebody 787 Dreamliner, including a firm order for 75 787s and plans for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft.

Combined with Norwegian Group’s 30-plane 737 MAX order, the deals mark a strong day for Boeing, which has faced challenges in recent years, particularly with the 737 MAX. The new orders underscore renewed confidence in Boeing’s aircraft and strengthen its order book as the company continues to recover from past setbacks.