Arajet has incorporated its 15th aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 named Isla Catalina, into its fleet and is resuming its nonstop route between Santo Domingo and Guayaquil. The aircraft arrived at La Romana International Airport, where it was formally presented as the latest addition to the Dominican carrier’s all-737 MAX fleet.
According to information released by the airline and specialized aviation outlets, the new 737 MAX 8 continues Arajet’s strategy of operating a single-type, fuel-efficient narrowbody fleet for its low-cost network across the Americas and the Caribbean. The aircraft is part of the company’s broader expansion plan from the Dominican Republic.
With the arrival of Isla Catalina, Arajet is reinstating direct flights to Guayaquil, Ecuador, a route that forms part of its southbound connectivity from Santo Domingo. The restored operation is intended to support traffic between the Dominican Republic and Ecuador’s main coastal city, adding capacity in the Latin American market as the airline continues to build out its regional network.