Boeing (a Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Noteworthy Company) and Mauritania Airlines International today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s new 737 MAX 8. The Mauritanian carrier becomes the first operator of the new and improved airplane inAfrica.
“We are proud to be the first carrier inAfricato operate the 737 MAX,” said Mohamed Radhi Bennahi, chief executive officer of Mauritania Airlines International. “The introduction of the 737 MAX into the growing Mauritanian fleet will help to profitably grow our network as we introduce new routes toEuropeand theMiddle East.”
The 737 MAX delivers the highest efficiency, reliability and passenger comfort in the single-aisle market by incorporating the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, the Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements. The efficiency gains have helped make the MAX the fastest selling airplane in Boeing history with more than 4,000 orders to date from 92 customers worldwide.
“We are delighted that Mauritania Airlines International becomes the first operator of the MAX inAfricaand I would like to thank everyone at the airline for their partnership and continued faith in the 737 program,” saidMarty Bentrott, senior vice president sales forMiddle East,Turkey,Africa,Russia&Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The 737 MAX will be a great addition to its fleet providing greater efficiency, range and passenger comfort to its operations.”
Founded in 2010, Mauritania Airlines International serves more than 10 destinations acrossAfricaandEuropefrom its base at Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport inMauritania’scapital city ofNouakchott. The Mauritanian flag-carrier operates a fleet which includes one Next-Generation 737-800, one Next Generation 737-700, two 737-500s and now the 737 MAX 8.
