Uzbekistan Airways has converted eight options into firm orders for the 787-9 Dreamliner, bringing its total order book for the widebody jet to 22.
In September, when the order of the 22 jets was first announced, the Uzbek flag carrier said it was the largest single order of aircraft in its history.
The airline has said the ultra-efficient 787-9 aircraft will power the expansion of its international network, a key part of its growth strategy.
The signing ceremony took place at the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC. The C5+1 is a diplomatic summit that has been held every year since 2015 between the US and the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
This year’s C5+1 marks the 10th anniversary of the diplomatic platform.
As covered by Airline Economics, Air Astana also announced its largest ever aircraft order at this week’s summit.
The Kazakhstan flag carrier has agreed to purchase up to 15 787 Dreamliners, made up of five firm positions, five options, and five purchase rights.
The aircraft will each seat 303 passengers and will be delivered between 2032 and 2035.