Farnborough/Mumbai July 17 (IANS) Airline major Jet Airways has placed an additional order for 75 jets of Boeing "737 MAX 8" aircraft during the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
According to a joint statement issued on Tuesday the order valued at $8.8 billion at current list prices was previously posted as unidentified on Boeing s Orders and Deliveries website.
"Our latest order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft reflects our long standing association with Boeing and reposes our faith in the aircraft they manufacture " Naresh Goyal Chairman of Jet Airways was quoted as saying in the statement.
"The MAX will allow us to offer guests a superior and well differentiated experience using a modern reliable and fuel efficient fleet. The order also emphasises Jet Airways commitment to the growth and potential of the Indian aviation market."
In June the Mumbai-based carrier took delivery of its first MAX a "new and improved 737" that delivers a double-digit improvement in fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.
Jet Airways is India s second-largest airline with a fleet of nearly 120 airplanes serving more than 60 destinations in 15 countries across Asia Europe and North America.

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