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Undisclosed customer puts pen to paper for first BBJ MAX 9
An undisclosed European customer has signed for a BBJ MAX 9, the fifth order for the BBJ MAX family after Boeing closed four BBJ MAX 8 contracts, two of which were signed by Comlux in December 2014.
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An undisclosed European customer has signed for a BBJ MAX 9, the fifth order for the BBJ MAX family after Boeing closed four BBJ MAX 8 contracts, two of which were signed by Comlux in December 2014. The aircraft is due to be more fuel efficient than the BBJ with an updated flight deck and reduced noise and emissions.

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