Boeing took orders for seven new 737 aircraft in the week ended August 18, the company said Thursday.

The changes in the order book bring the company's net orders to 47 for 2009. Boeing took 136 orders and 89 cancellations this year.

Boeing did not say who placed the order for the 737s.

Boeing and rival Airbus have suffered this year as carriers and air cargo operators grapple with economic recession in many parts of the world.