Press release issued by Somon Air says the company  has signed an agreement with the leasing company DAE Capital (UAE) for the purchase of two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft.

These aircraft are expected to join the airline's fleet in 2026, strengthening Somon Air's position as the leading air carrier in Tajikistan.

The agreement for the purchase of two aircraft was reportedly signed in Dushanbe by Somon Air CEO,  Abdulqosim Valiyev, and the President of the leasing company DAE Capital (UAE), David Houlihan.  The signing ceremony of the agreement took place at the office of Somon Air.

“Thanks to the constant support and attention of the Founder of Peace and National Unity - Leader of the Nation, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, respected Emomali Rahmon, the civil aviation sector of Tajikistan is developing every year.  The signing of this agreement is part of our long-term strategy to modernize the fleet and improve the quality of service.  Boeing 737-8 aircraft are distinguished by high fuel efficiency, increased flight range and improved operational characteristics, which will allow the airline to further improve the level of comfort and safety for passengers.  The new Boeing 737-8 will allow us to expand our route network, increase operational efficiency and offer our passengers modern conditions for comfortable flights, as well as increase the frequency of flights,” said Abdulqosim Valiyev, CEO of Somon Air.

Somon Air, a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has successfully operated internationally since 2008.  The fleet consists of Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft.  Somon Air currently operates regular flights between Tajikistan and Germany, the UAE, Turkiye, China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, India, Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

DAE Capital is one of the largest leasing companies in the aviation industry, specializing in providing modern and efficient aircraft to air carriers around the world.

The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, a narrow-body airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.  It succeeds the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) and competes with the Airbus A320neo family.  The series was announced in August 2011, first flown in January 2016, and certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in March 2017