COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Norwegian Air Shuttle said on Friday it had exercised an option to buy an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8, bringing its total firm order to 80 aircraft.
“This milestone aircraft order is on attractive terms and secures our fleet growth in a way that supports our planned growth and sustainability targets,” CEO Geir Karlsen said in a statement.
The airline confirmed the final aircraft delivery is now scheduled for 2031, following adjustments to the delivery timeline. It initially announced the deal for 50 aircraft in 2022.
(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
