Air Cambodia signed a deal for up to 20 Boeing 737-8s at the Singapore Airshow, as the carrier plans for significant network expansion.
The deal includes 10 firm orders and 10 options, with the 737s expected to replace Air Cambodia’s current fleet of Airbus narrowbodies. The airline currently operates three A320s and four ATR 72s.
Air Cambodia CEO David Zhan said:
The 737-8 gives Air Cambodia the ideal combination of range, capacity and fuel efficiency to support our next phase of growth.
Deploying the 737-8s will allow Air Cambodia to open up their network to more destinations across Asia-Pacific, including Australia, Japan, and the Middle East. The carrier currently operates routes across Cambodia and Southeast Asia, as well as India, China, and Hong Kong.
Founded in 2009, expanding Air Cambodia has been key to the Cambodian government’s aviation growth strategy. Late last year, doors opened on Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, the US$2 billion project that is central to its plans to attract 30 million tourists in 2030. Through Chinese investment, 2023 saw the US$1 billion upgrade of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, designed to attract more travellers to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Angkor-Wat.
The agreement with Boeing adds another aircraft order to Air Cambodia’s list. In September 2025, the airline also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese supplier COMAC for up to 20 C909 regional jets.
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