Air Algerie orders eight 737-9 jets as part of its fleet extension strategy

Air Algerie has placed a firm order for eight 737-9 jets along with two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as a part of its fleet extension strategy. Air Algérie operates a single-aisle fleet of more than 30 737-500, 737-600 and 737-800 jets. The airline claims that the addition of 737-9 will allow the airline to carry more passengers and increase profitability within its network. With added capacity and increased profitability, the 737-9 plans to serve 193 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range of 3,300 nautical miles. “The 737-9 is ideally suited for Air Algérie’s regional network, providing it