SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines on Thursday confirmed that the Israeli flag carrier finalized an agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets, supporting the airline's plan to renew its fleet of next-generation 737 airplanes.
"This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology experience in the industry," said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, EL AL Israel Airlines CEO.
"We are honored EL AL has chosen Boeing airplanes to power its past, present and future as we continue to build on seven decades of partnership," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The EL AL's 737 MAX order followed its purchase earlier this year of three additional 787-9 airplanes with options for six more as the airline further expands its 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The carrier will take delivery of a new 787-9 this year and planned to receive two more new 787-9s on lease in the coming years, according to Boeing.
