Allegiant backs Boeing with blockbuster order

Boeing has started the new year with a bang, securing an order for up to 100 737 MAX jets from Allegiant Air. The US ultra-low-cost carrier has opted for two variants of the narrowbody type which are set to replace its existing Airbus A319ceo and A320ceo fleets. The deal is a welcome boost for the US airframer, which lost out to Airbus in high profile bids to modernise Qantas, KLM and Transavia’s single-aisle fleets during December. Las Vegas/McCarran-based Allegiant selected