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Somon Air takes delivery of Tajikistan’s first Boeing 737 MAX 8, leased from DAE

Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX. The leased aircraft begins the carrier’s fleet renewal after years of operating 737 Next-Generation jets and supports plans to expand its international network.

Discovered 2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00 | 2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00

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The delivery marks Tajikistan’s entry into the 737 MAX fleet and gives Somon Air a more fuel-efficient narrowbody platform for its fleet modernization and international network plans.
The aircraft is the first 737 MAX Somon Air was previously scheduled to receive in 3Q26, indicating the carrier has moved from planned entry to operational fleet renewal.
The lease from DAE highlights the role of lessors in enabling fleet upgrades for smaller national carriers without requiring an outright aircraft purchase.

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