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At
the Farnborough Airshow on Tuesday, Nigerian airline Arik Air confirmed
an order for an additional seven Next-Generation
Boeing 737s. The airline ordered 10 Next-Generation 737s in September 2007 and now has a total of 17 Next-Generation 737s on order. Arik Air currently
operates six 737-700s.
"We are committed to the advancement of Nigerian aviation through the utilization of the most modern and reliable airplanes available today,"
said Arik Air Chairman Sir Arumemi-Johnson,. "With the Next-Generation 737 as the cornerstone of our
regional operations, Arik is well positioned across the Boeing product line to pursue our growth plan and usher in a new era of commercial
aviation in Nigeria."
Arik Air has five 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and seven
787-9 Dreamliners on order. The airline also announced its intent to purchase four
747-8 Intercontinentals.
Arik Air is
one of Nigeria's fastest-growing privately owned airlines and serves more than 14 domestic routes with a fleet of 18
airplanes.
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