Somon Air commits to up to 14 Boeing jets — ten 737-8s and four 787-9s

Somon Air has committed to buy ten Boeing 737-8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners — up to 14 jets in the carrier’s largest-ever order — a move Boeing announced that the airline says will enable expansion of its international network and long-haul capability.

Discovered 2025-11-06T13:59:08.128761-08:00 | 2025-11-06T13:59:08.128761-08:00

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  • Somon Air has committed to ten 737-8s and four 787-9s — the carrier's largest-ever order — marking a step-change in its narrowbody capacity and introduction of long-haul widebodies.

  • The four 787-9 Dreamliners add to demand for Boeing widebodies at a time the company is pursuing a planned 787 output ramp even as lessors and operators warn of extraordinarily acute widebody supply tightness.

  • The order directly supports Somon Air's stated international network expansion, a material capability shift for a Tajikistan-based carrier and a notable development in regional aviation fleet dynamics.

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