Boeing has reached an agreement with Air Senegal to purchase nine 737 MAX jets, in what is the largest aeronautical contract in Senegal’s history.
At a press event at the Dubai Airshow on November 17, 2025, Boeing and Air Senegal confirmed the two parties had signed a letter of intent (LOI) as a preliminary understanding. Included in the agreement was the option for six further Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Air Senegal said the agreement is not just about buying aircraft but expanding the aviation ecosystem in Senegal.
“This strategic decision is fully aligned with our ambition to modernize our fleet, strengthen our operational performance and support the expansion of our regional and international network,” Tidiane Ndiaye, CEO of Air Senegal, said. “This acquisition reflects Air Sénégal’s commitment to offering our passengers a more reliable, more comfortable and more sustainable travel experience, while consolidating Dakar’s position as a leading aviation hub in West Africa.”
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Senegal’s Minister of Land and Air Transport, Yankoba Diémé and Brad McMullen, Boeing’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing.
Air Sénégal commande 9 Boeing 737 Max.
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La signature officielle s’est tenue ce jour, en présence du Ministre des Transports terrestres et aériens, M. Yankoba Diémé, en marge du… pic.twitter.com/x9AAHLJlWK— Tidiane Ndiaye (@tidianendiaye_) November 17, 2025
The agreement between Boeing and Senegal Airlines follows an order from another African based carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines agreed to purchase an additional 11 Boeing 737-8 planes to forward the carrier’s expansion plans.
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