Saga Airlines, an Istanbul-based airline, has ordered two Boeing 737-800s with Blended Winglets and secured two purchase rights for the same model. This order is valued at $149 million at current list prices.

"We currently have four Boeing airplanes in our fleet and we decided to expand our fleet and made our first new airplane deal with Boeing," said Saga Airlines Chairman Abdülkadir Kolot during the signing ceremony. "We are very happy with the agreement we made with Boeing for two firm, two optional 737-800s. We are thrilled to contribute to the fast growth of the Turkish aviation industry."

Istanbul-based Saga Airlines, which is the sister company of Saga Tours and Ïstanbul Petrol A.Ş commenced operations in April 2004. The airline has a fleet of six airplanes, including four 737s. Saga Airlines, with 283 employees, conducts wet-lease operations in different countries.

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Saga Airlines orders Two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s

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Saga Airlines orders Two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s