Tajikistan’s Somon Air Opts for Mixed Fleet in 37-Plane Boeing Pact

Tajikistan’s national carrier, Somon Air, is opting for a strategically mixed fleet in a new regional deal with Boeing, committing to four 787 Dreamliners and ten 737 MAX models. This 14-plane order is part of a larger 37-aircraft agreement, announced by the Trump administration, that also includes carriers from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The Somon Air deal highlights a dual strategy: using the 787s for long-haul expansion while leveraging the 737 MAX for efficient regional routes. This purchase is part of a monumental modernization step for the airline.
The broader 37-plane deal was unveiled by the Commerce Department at the C5+1 Summit in Washington. The administration framed the agreements as a major commercial victory, resulting from its focus on U.S. business interests abroad. The other orders include 15 787-9s for Air Astana and eight 787s for Uzbekistan Airways.
The timing of the announcement at the 10th-anniversary diplomatic meeting was deliberate, linking U.S. foreign policy directly to manufacturing. This is part of a well-established pattern for the administration, where Boeing sales are often a key component of trade negotiations.
This 37-plane deal adds to hundreds of orders Boeing has won this year, many linked to broader trade agreements, as the world awaits news on a potential 500-jet sale to China.