Boeing, Panama’s Copa Airlines sign $6.6B deal for 61 planes

Boeing has signed an agreement with Panama’s Copa Airlines for a $6.6 billion purchase of 61 airline jets, the airline announced.

Copa Airlines said in a statement it will use the airplanes to replace existing airplanes and support the carrier’s plans for strategic growth.

Officials say the deal is the biggest between Panamanian and U.S. companies.

Copa said it will be the first airline in the region to operate the 737 MAX 9 on deep South American routes.