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DAE Announces the Placement of Two Boeing 737-8 MAX Jets on Long Term Lease to Somon Air

DAE has today announced that they have placed two Boeing 737-8 MAX airplanes on long term lease to Tajikistan-based Somon Air.


Boeing 737-8 MAX Rendered in DAE Livery - Courtesy DAE
Boeing 737-8 MAX Rendered in DAE Livery - Courtesy DAE

On Monday (January 26, 2026), Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced that they have reached an agreement with Tajikistan-based Somon Air for the lease of two new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft.  The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2026.  Somon Air is the national air carrier of Tajikistan, which has been successfully operating on the international market since 2008.  The airline currently operates a fleet of Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft. 


In Monday’s announcement, DAE’s Chief Executive Officer, Firoz Tarapore, said,


“We are delighted to announce the signing of the aircraft lease agreements with Somon Air, a new customer for DAE. As the national air carrier of Tajikistan, we are excited to support Somon Air’s growth, and look forward to deepening this relationship into the future.”


Also commenting on the new lease agreements, Somon Air’s CEO, Abdulkosim Valiev, added,


“We are pleased to have signed the lease agreements with DAE Capital for the new Boeing 737-8 aircraft.  This addition will support Somon Air’s network expansion, enable the launch of new routes, and enhance the overall efficiency of our operations.”


Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd consists of two divisions, DAE Capital and DAE Engineering.  Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over 200 airline customers in more than 80 countries from six offices in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, and Seattle.  DAE Capital is a global aircraft lessor with an owned, managed, and committed fleet of approximately 750 Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Embraer aircraft with a fleet value of US $23 billion.  DAE Engineering provides regional MRO services to customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia from their state-of-the-art facility in Amman, Jordan. The facility can accommodate up to 22 widebody and single-aisle aircraft, and is authorized to work on 15 aircraft types, with regulatory approval from over 30 regulators worldwide.



Source: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)

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