Kazakhstan carrier SCAT Airlines has taken delivery of the first 737 MAX 8 airplane, one of six that the airline will operate as it expands its fleet and service.
SCAT has long operated the fuel-efficient and reliable Boeing Next-Generation 737. With the new 737 MAX, SCAT will be able to achieve a further double-digit improvement in fuel efficiency and environmental performance. And SCAT will be the first in Central Asia to fly the MAX.
SCAT announced an order for six 737 MAX 8s at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. The agreement, valued at US$674m at list prices, includes purchase rights for five additional 737 MAX 8s.
