FLEET / ORDER - Aerolíneas Argentinas orders 20 aircraft.

The plan includes 6 Airbus A330neo, 8 Boeing 737 MAX 10, and 6 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets.

The first aircraft to arrive will be a Boeing 737 MAX 8, expected in the first quarter of 2027. Airbus A330neo deliveries begin in the first half of 2028 and continue through 2029 and 2030.

FLEET - Aerolineas Argentinas expects the first of around six B737-10 aircraft to arrive via lease in 2027.

The first A330neo is not expected until the around 2030, with interim A330s be used in the meantime. The E190 fleet will be maintained.

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ORDER - Air India Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Expand Single-Aisle Fleet

- Purchase includes 20 737-8 and 10 737-10 airplanes for domestic, regional growth

- Additional 737 MAX jets support strong single-aisle demand in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets

HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air India announced today the airline has ordered 30 more fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 airplanes across the company's single-aisle and widebody airplane families.

Boeing and Air India today announced an order for 30 fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets at the annual Wings Airshow in Hyderabad. Pictured left to right: Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, India; Air India CEO Campbell Wilson; Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation, India; Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte; and Paul Righi, Boeing vice president, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Eurasia, India and South Asia.

Boeing and Air India announce the airline order of 30 more fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 airplanes across the company’s single-aisle and widebody airplane families.

The airline finalized an incremental purchase of 20 737-8 jets this month and an order for 10 737-10 airplanes was previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. Both purchases exercised existing options as Air India expands its route network to meet rising travel demand.

"This additional order for 30 Boeing 737 aircraft is part of our broader fleet strategy to position Air India firmly for the future, as a world-class global carrier that India deserves and the world expects," said Campbell Wilson, CEO and managing director of Air India. "Building on our 2023 orders and subsequent additions, this order supports steady deliveries and fleet upgrades planned over the next few years.

Air India will operate the new 737-8s, leveraging their dispatch reliability, fuel efficiency and range flexibility on high-frequency, domestic and short-haul regional routes. The airline also plans to deploy the larger 737-10 to maintain operational commonality and carry more passengers at the lowest cost per seat among single-aisle aircraft.


"Air India's order for more 737 MAX jets underscores the strong performance of their existing 737-8 fleet as they continue to expand connectivity across India and the South Asia region," said Paul Righi, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Eurasia, India and South Asia. "We value Air India's confidence in the 737-10 and 737-8 to provide the capacity and versatility they need as a cornerstone of their single-aisle growth strategy."


As Air India expands its fleet and network, Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook forecasts the Indian and South Asian region will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes over the next two decades with 90% of those single-aisle jets like the 737 MAX.


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ORDER - Aviation Capital Group Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

• ACG doubles its 737-10 order book with purchase of 25 additional jets as well as additional order for 25 737-8s
• 737-10 order is single biggest order for the aircraft type by a lessor

SEATTLE, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire(opens in a new tab)/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced today the airplane lessor has placed a new order for 50 737 MAX jets, including 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 airplanes.

"This order for additional 737 MAX aircraft enhances the strategic value of ACG's orderbook, supports a key pillar of our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to the latest fuel-efficient aircraft technology," said Thomas Baker, chief executive officer and President of ACG. "We are pleased to be able to offer our global customers a continuous stream of 737 MAX delivery positions from 2026 to 2033 to support their growth, as well as the versatility of both the 737-8 and 737-10 variants."

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Aviation Capital Group doubles its 737-10 order book with purchase of 25 additional jets as well as additional order for 25 737-8s.

The acquisition of 50 additional jets increases ACG's Boeing 737 MAX order book to 121, including 50 firm order for the 737-10. With this purchase, ACG has the largest order book for the 737-10 of any lessor.

"ACG's expanded order for the 737-10 reflects strong confidence in the airplane and its appeal to the lessor's customers worldwide." said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "With this repeat order, ACG continues to be an established and highly valued partner on the 737 MAX program and we look forward to deepening this relationship in the coming years as we deliver its first 737-10 airplanes."

The 737 MAX family offers airlines efficiency and route flexibility for short- and medium-haul air travel, making the 737 MAX family a valuable asset for airplane lessors. Lessors have now ordered nearly 1,300 737 MAX jets which represents one fifth of the total 737 MAX backlog.

Aviation Capital Group is one of the world's premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 470 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of September 30, 2025, leased to roughly 90 airlines in approximately 50 countries. It specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties. ACG was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more information, visit aviationcapitalgroup.com.

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FLEET / ORDER - Alaska Airlines announces largest fleet order in airline’s history

Summary

• Alaska orders 105 737-10 aircraft and 5 787 widebody aircraft – extending the delivery stream through 2035.
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• The order includes an option for 35 additional 737-10 aircraft within the same timeframe.
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• The airline will also welcome its first 787 widebody aircraft in the new Alaska global livery into its fleet, which will be seen operating across Europe and Asia.

Alaska Airlines announced today it is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft – exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order – representing the largest order in the airline’s history – secures critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035.

"This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block in executing our Alaska Accelerate strategic plan. These planes will fuel our expansion to more destinations across the globe and ensure our guests travel aboard the newest, most fuel-efficient and state-of-the-art aircraft. We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Boeing, a Pacific Northwest neighbor and a company that stands as a symbol of American innovation and manufacturing.”

Ben Minicucci

CEO

Alaska Air Group

• This order brings Alaska’s total orderbook with Boeing to 245 aircraft, in addition to the 94 MAX aircraft we’re operating today.
• A mix of growth aircraft and replacement for aging 737s, this order will keep Alaska’s fleet one of the youngest in the industry and the most fuel efficient for any premium, global airline.
• Alaska already operates a narrowbody fleet that includes 737-9 and 737-8 aircraft. This order is for 737-10 aircraft, but the airline retains the flexibility to adjust to a different model if necessary.
• The five additional 787 widebody aircraft support the Alaska Accelerate strategic plan and will enable the airline to fly to at least 12 long-haul international destinations from Seattle by 2030. The order brings our firm future 787 widebody fleet to 17, with five already in operation across the network. The intention is for these five 787s to be delivered as the -10 variant.
• With a current fleet of 413 aircraft, Alaska Air Group’s carriers will operate a fleet of more than 475 aircraft by 2030 and more than 550 aircraft by 2035.

This morning in Seattle, leaders from Alaska Airlines, Boeing and the U.S. Department of Transportation will join with employees, customers and guests to celebrate this fleet order and welcome the first 787-9 painted in Alaska’s global livery. The new 787-9 exterior design draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis, featuring a palette of deep midnight blues and lush emerald greens that channel the aurora’s energy and spirit of the Alaska brand. Utilizing a new aircraft painting technique, it took artists nearly 1000 hours across 13 days to paint the aircraft exterior from nose to tail.

• As the company’s brand strategy expands to meet its growing global footprint, essential elements of our two airline brands’ legacies and history remain unchanged. The core Alaska Airlines brand expression will remain with the Alaska Native on the tail of narrowbody aircraft flying throughout the North American continent. The Hawaiian Airlines brand will continue to be expressed in service to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands with Pualani on the tail of Airbus A321, A330 and Boeing 717 aircraft.
• Flights to Europe and Asia from our expanding global gateway in Seattle are available for booking now at alaskaair.com:
• London Heathrow, United Kingdom: Daily, year-round flights beginning May 21, 2026
• Rome, Italy: Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning April 28, 2026
• Reykjavik, Iceland: Daily, summer seasonal flights beginning May 28, 2026 (operated on a 737-8 MAX)
• Tokyo Narita, Japan: Daily, year-round flights already in service
• Seoul Incheon, South Korea: five-times-weekly, year-round flights already in service

FLEET - Argentina’s Flybondi orders up to 20 A220-300s, 15 B737-10s

Flybondi (FO, Córdoba International) has ordered fifteen A220-300s with options for five additional units, and ten B737-10s with options for five more. Deliveries will start in 2027 and are expected to be finalised through 2029 for the A220s, and 2030 for the B737 MAX.

The Argentine low-cost carrier’s new major investor, COC Global Enterprise, will invest USD1.7 billion in the new fleet.

Once delivered, Flybondi will become the first operator of the A220-300 in Argentina.

Its order for the B737-10s follows one placed by flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas, which announced a commitment for eight units in late November 2025.

Despite the new order, Flybondi does not expect to stop adding capacity through seasonal ACMI contracts, chief executive Mauricio Sana said during a press conference. The airline sees them as important for boosting its capacity during the high season.

Flybondi’s current fleet comprises fourteen in-house B737-800s. It also wet-leases one A320-200 from Avion Express, and one B737-800 from ETF Airways. Up to eight more narrowbodies are coming in the following weeks from these two ACMI providers as well as Spain’s AlbaStar.

With the arrival of the new aircraft types, Flybondi will look into developing in-house maintenance capabilities. “Remember that we strive to make our fleet as reliable as possible, and to achieve that we will have to strengthen our line maintenance capacity and look for partners to handle heavy maintenance. This is work we will need to carry out over the next three years,” Sana said.

Sana said that the airline did not envision merger or consolidation possibilities in the next three to four years. The South American airline industry has recently seen an increase in mergers and acquisitions, most notably with Abra Group’s purchase of SKY Airline (Chile).

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ORDER - Turkish Airlines to Expand Its Fleet with Boeing Order

Flying to more countries than any other airline worldwide, Turkish Airlines is taking another significant step forward in line with its strategic growth plans.

The national flag carrier has reached an agreement with Boeing, and will add a total of 75 wide-body Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to its fleet between 2029 and 2034, consisting of 50 firm and 25 option orders within this scope.

In terms of engine procurement, Turkish Airlines is continuing negotiations with manufacturers Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace. Within the scope of this strategic acquisition, negotiations between Turkish Airlines and Boeing regarding the purchase of a total of 150 aircraft, consisting of 100 firm and 50 option orders for the 737-8/10 MAX models have been completed. Subject to the successful conclusion of ongoing discussions with engine manufacturer CFM International, orders for the 737-8/10 MAX aircraft will be placed.

This agreement stands as a strong indicator of both the strategic partnership between Türkiye and the United States, as well as the long-standing cooperation between Turkish Airlines and Boeing. It also underscores the airline’s determination to maintain industry leadership and enhance operational efficiency.

As part of its “Vision 2033” which underscores airline’s 100th anniversary, Turkish Airlines aims to expand its fleet beyond 800 aircraft, while increasing the proportion of next-generation aircraft to 90% by 2033 and to 100% by 2035. This will further strengthen operational efficiency while sustaining an average annual growth rate of 6%.

On this new order, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: “This landmark agreement represents much more than a fleet growth. It is a reflection of our leadership in the industry as well as our dedication to innovation and operational excellence. The addition of these advanced Boeing aircraft to our fleet will not only enhance our operational capabilities but also become a significant element supporting Turkish Airlines’ 2033 Vision of expanding our fleet to 800 aircraft.

With this agreement, while advancing our close collaboration with the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, we will continue to support the development of Türkiye’s aviation ecosystem. Moreover, by offering greater connectivity and more long-haul destinations, these aircraft will help attract more visitors to discover our country’s unique cultural heritage and natural beauty, thereby further strengthening Türkiye’s tourism sector. Turkish Airlines, with its unparalleled service approach and unrivalled flight network, will also continue to set the global benchmark in both efficiency and environmental responsibility.”

Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope stated: “We are honored that Turkish Airlines has once again chosen the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX to power its future growth. As a proud partner to Türkiye and the Turkish aviation industry for 80 years, we look forward to continuing our support of Turkish Airlines as they expand operations and deliver exceptional experiences to their passengers."

Turkish Airlines operates more than 200 Boeing aircraft, among them 787-9, 777, 737 MAX, Next-Generation 737 and 777 Freighters. With this agreement, the carrier will soon introduce the largest member of the 787 family, the 787-10. Addition of these new Dreamliners will reduce operating costs with their 25% fuel efficiency advantage while increasing both passenger and cargo capacity, thus supporting high-demand routes particularly across the United States, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

While the expansion of the 787 Dreamliner fleet will strengthen Turkish Airlines’ long-haul capabilities, the 737 MAX aircraft will enhance efficiency and flexibility on short- and medium-haul routes. At the same time, their advanced cargo capacity and operational versatility will further reinforce Istanbul’s role as a strategic hub for both passenger and cargo transport.

Turkish Airlines continues to lead the way in the aviation industry, consistently delivering unparalleled service and unforgettable experiences above the clouds to its guests. This acquisition reinforces the airline’s commitment to offering travellers the most comfortable travel options available.

Turkish Airlines Inc. 
Directorate of Communications

ORDER - Boeing and WestJet Announce the Airline's Largest-Ever Order for 67 Airplanes

- 737 MAX purchase adds to Canada's largest single-aisle order book, fueling WestJet's growth strategy

- Calgary-based airline to double its 787 Dreamliner fleet to expand international network

SEATTLE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and WestJet today announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks.

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Boeing and WestJet today announced the airline placed its largest-ever order for 67 airplanes.


60 737-10 jets and options for 25 more

Seven 787-9 jets and options for four more

"With the addition of these aircraft, WestJet has the largest order book of any airline in Canada, and will double our fleet of Dreamliners, underpinning our growth plans and our commitment to affordable travel options for Canadians and exciting career paths for our people," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet chief executive officer. "These highly efficient and comfortable aircraft are critical to the growth and renewal of our fleet and will also significantly improve our fuel consumption."

WestJet began operations in 1996 with three Boeing 737 aircraft. Today, the airline flies nearly 150 Boeing 737s allowing them to comfortably and affordably connect Canada. WestJet operates both the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX on its long-haul routes and with this order, the carrier will add to its fleet of seven 787-9s that connect Canadians with destinations across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

"We are honored that WestJet has once again placed its trust in Boeing with a major investment that builds on our three decades of partnership and solidifies their fleet for the decades ahead," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We look forward to supporting WestJet's exciting growth as they leverage the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner to serve even more passengers with great efficiency and comfort."

WestJet's fleet is among the youngest of established North American carriers with an average age of approximately 10 years. This deal brings WestJet's 737-10 orderbook to 107 airplanes, allowing the carrier to benefit from operational commonality while serving more passengers with the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane. The 787 Dreamliner prioritizes passenger comfort and operates more efficiently, bringing guests more affordable travel options.

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FLEET / ORDER - Korean Air converts 12 B737-8s to -10s

Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has converted 12 of its thirty B737-8s ordered in November 2015 to the larger B737-10s. The airline expects deliveries of the aircraft by the end of 2029.

The airline disclosed the adjustment in a stock exchange filing on August 6.

The South Korean flag carrier has already taken 11 of the 30 firm-ordered B737-8s. Six are operated by the mainline, while the other five have been placed with a low-cost carrier subsidiary, Jin Air. Following the conversion, the airline now expects to take seven more B737-8s and the twelve -10s.

Korean Air is taking the B737 MAX to replace its ageing fleet of B737NGs. It currently operates two B737-800s, nine B737-900s, and six B737-900ERs. Jin Air operates nineteen B737-800s and three B737-900s. Although it has never operated any A320ceo Family aircraft, Korean Air is now also adding Airbus narrowbodies - it already operates sixteen A321-200NX and has a further 40 on firm order from the manufacturer.

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ORDER - Japan's Skymark Airlines orders more B737-10s

Skymark Airlines (BC, Tokyo Haneda) has placed a new firm order for three B737-10s and converted two previously ordered B737-8s into the larger variant. The deliveries of the newly ordered units are scheduled to begin in the fiscal year 2027 (starting April 1, 2027).

The aircraft will be financed through a sale-and-leaseback financing with Atlantis Aviation Corporation. The lessor will provide approximately USD104 million in financing starting in June 2025, which the airline will use to finance pre-delivery payments to Boeing. The financing will be offset against the proceeds from the sale-and-leaseback deal on the delivery of the aircraft.

The Japanese airline said in a stock market filing that its fleet renewal will begin with the addition of six leased B737-8s starting in March 2026. Its direct orders from Boeing now comprise an additional seven B737-8s (one due in FY2027 and the other six after FY2030) and seven B737-10s.

The aircraft will partially replace Skymark's current-generation fleet comprising twenty-nine B737-800s.

FLEET - United expects B737-10s in 2027-2028, might not be first

 

United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) does not expect to take delivery of its first B737-10 before 2027 or 2028, due to uncertainty regarding the aircraft's certification, the CCO Andrew Nocella said on May 13, during the company's event in New York. As quoted by Reuters, Nocella announced that United Airlines might no longer be the first airline to introduce the biggest MAX variant to its fleet.

While the carrier waits for the delivery of B737-10s, it will continue taking smaller B737-9s as it aims to modernise its fleet. "We want to see the aircraft [B737-10] certified before we make the firm commitment to convert our -9s to -10s," Nocella said.

According to the ch-aviation fleets module, United Airlines has unfulfilled orders for 165 B737-10, making it the largest customer for the type in the world. United Airlines' 2024 annual report reveals the airline was expecting to receive its first three B737-10s by the end of 2026.

The American carrier initially anticipated taking the first B737-10 in 2020. Due to the grounding of the MAX aircraft family and certification delays, both with B737-10 and smaller B737-7 variant, the delivery slipped into the second half of this decade.

The airline remains hopeful that Boeing will manage to overcome certification issues and deliver B737-10s. In January 2025, United's chief financial officer, Mike Leskinen, said the company is more bullish on the B737-10s as the manufacturer is improving its business.

United Airlines is already relying on the sizeable MAX fleet, with 118 B737-8s and ninety-nine B737-9s currently operating in its network.

The company finished the first quarter of 2025 with 209 MAX aircraft in its fleet—nine more than it previously anticipated in its investor update released on January 21, 2025. The American carrier has updated its aircraft delivery forecast for the second and third quarters, now expecting to receive more MAX jets than at the beginning of 2025.

Despite the improved outlook on new aircraft arrivals, the current delivery timeline is still below United's previous expectations. The company revealed that it had contractually agreed with Boeing to receive sixty-seven MAX jets in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2025, but will only add twenty-seven aircraft. United Airlines is now looking to finish 2025 with 236 MAX family aircraft.

The carrier also changed its delivery timeline for the long-awaited A321-200NY(XLR)s. In its 2024 annual report, the airline noted it will add nine A321XLRs in 2026. However, the most recent quarterly update indicates that United Airlines will receive eight jets by the end of 2026. The company has fifty A321XLRs on order from Airbus.

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Air India Express to become all-economy airline by 2Q26

 

Air India Express (IX, Delhi International) is set to reconfigure the cabin of its two- and three-class aircraft to an all-economy layout by April 2026, managing director Aloke Singh said during a media briefing at the company's headquarters.

"Certain B737-8 aircraft will be reconfigured and converted into all economy," the news outlet Mint reported Singh as saying.

The aircraft in question were delivered as white tails originally earmarked for various Chinese airlines. Air India Express picked them up when they already had the cabins installed.

According to the ch-aviation fleets module, thirty-six out of forty-one B737-8s operated by Air India Express feature eight business class seats, and a further two aircraft of the type are outfitted with four such seats. The aircraft also have varying economy class configurations, ranging from 150 to 186 seats. Thirteen of the aircraft also have 18 economy plus seats each.

Air India Express also operates two A320-200Ns with 12 business class seats each.

The airline expects to grow its passenger numbers by 50% in the 2026 fiscal year (to March 31, 2026), jumping from 20 million to 30 million.

The low-cost carrier plans to take delivery of 15 aircraft in FY2026, including 11 factory-new jets and four airframes previously used by parent company Air India. In total, the airline is expecting to add 149 aircraft in the coming years, fifty B737-10s and ninety-nine B737-8s, ch-aviation data reveals.

Air India Express currently operates 104 aircraft: twenty-four A320-200s, twelve A320-200Ns, twenty-six B737-800s, and forty-two B737-8s. The airline is set to introduce A321-200Ns to its fleet starting April 15, on the route between Delhi International-Goa Mopa.

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Photos: Air India Express

FLEET / ORDER - Malaysia Aviation Group Announces Order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

- Firm order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 jets and options for 30 more to renew Malaysia Airlines' single-aisle fleet, will provide premium flying experience

- As the fastest-growing commercial aviation market, Southeast Asia's airplane fleet is forecasted to more than triple over 20 years


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Malaysia Aviation Group today announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets to renew Malaysia Airlines' fleet with more fuel-efficient airplanes. The order, which booked in January 2025 and was posted as unidentified on Boeing's orders and deliveries website, will enable Malaysia's flag carrier to introduce new lie-flat seats and meet growing travel demand in Southeast Asia – one of the fastest-growing commercial aviation markets.

The region's airplane fleet is projected to grow nearly 250% over the next 20 years, underscoring the importance of Malaysia Aviation Group's investment in the 737-8's versatility and the 737-10's capacity as the largest member of the 737 MAX family.


"This is a significant investment for Malaysia Aviation Group, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art technology to our customers," said Izham Ismail, group managing director of Malaysia Aviation Group. "The addition of these new airplanes will not only enhance our fleet's efficiency and increase seating capacity, but allow us to elevate the overall inflight experience, with our passengers' needs at the forefront."

The Boeing 737 has served as the backbone of Malaysia Airlines' single-aisle fleet for nearly 60 years following the introduction of its first 737-100 in 1969. Malaysia Airlines has since operated nearly every variant of the 737 family and will continue that legacy with this latest order for the 737 MAX.

"Today's announcement represents another milestone in Boeing's long-standing partnership with Malaysia and reflects our enduring commitment to the country's aerospace sector," said Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global. "The opportunity to introduce more Boeing airplanes in Malaysia is a point of pride for our many Malaysian employees who contribute to every airplane Boeing builds and delivers to customers around the world."

With more than 50 737 jets in Malaysia Airlines' fleet, the introduction of additional 737-8s and the 737-10 offers operational commonality and the best per-seat economics in their class, reducing fuel use and emissions by 20%.

"We are honored to build upon our valued partnership with Malaysia Aviation Group and support them in modernizing their fleet," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "Adding the 737-8 and 737-10 will equip Malaysia Airlines with the operational flexibility, environmental performance and additional capacity they need to better serve a growing number of passengers."

Passenger air traffic across Southeast Asia will more than triple over the next 20 years, as projected in Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook, the company's long-term demand forecast for commercial airplanes and services. Of the more than 4,700 new airplanes expected to be delivered to the region's operators through 2043, nearly 80% will be single-aisle jets, such as the 737 MAX family.

Boeing's presence in Malaysia includes Boeing Composites Malaysia, the company's first wholly owned manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia with an all-Malaysian workforce. The facility provides composite products and subassemblies for all Boeing commercial airplanes, including the 737 MAX. Boeing supports the development of aerospace capabilities in Malaysia through safety training, sustainability workshops, supply chain development, university collaborations and community support initiatives.

 

FLEET - Pegasus Airlines Orders Up to 200 Boeing 737-10 Airplanes

The airline will expand network with efficient 737 MAX and advance long-term sustainability goals

- Agreement includes firm order for 100 737-10 jets and options for up to 100 more

ISTANBUL, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Pegasus Airlines today announced Türkiye's leading low-cost carrier will grow and modernize its single-aisle fleet with an order for up to 200 737 MAX airplanes. The airline's purchase includes a firm order for 100 737-10 jets – plus options for 100 more.

The largest model in the 737 MAX family, the 737-10 can carry as many as 230 passengers with a range of up to 5,740 km (3,100 nautical miles), while reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes it replaces. The airplane's efficiency and flexibility will enable Pegasus Airlines to serve more passengers on more routes with the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane.


"Boeing aircraft have been an integral part of our operations since Pegasus entered the aviation industry in 1990," said Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines. "We are pleased to be expanding our fleet with the new Boeing 737-10 model aircraft. We continue to invest in our fleet in line with our growth targets in Türkiye and globally, and to expand our network by launching new routes."


Ozturk added: "Within the scope of our agreement with Boeing, we have ordered a total of 200 Boeing 737-10 aircraft. The first 100 aircraft are firm orders and we will be evaluating converting the remaining 100 aircraft options into firm orders in the coming years, based on market conditions and the needs of our fleet."

Pegasus Airlines launched operations with the Boeing 737 Classic nearly 35 years ago. The 737-10 will complement the airline's fleet of Next-Generation 737s by providing operational commonality and flexibility to meet growing travel demand.

"We have been a proud partner of Pegasus Airlines since their inception and we are excited to welcome them as the newest 737 MAX customer," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We appreciate their trust in the Boeing team and we look forward to delivering on the 737-10 and its promise of greater efficiency, versatility and reliability."

As low-cost carriers continue to boost regional growth and connectivity, the 737-10 will support Pegasus Airlines in reaching new markets across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. Boeing's Commercial Market Outlook forecasts European and Central Asian operators will take delivery of nearly 7,900 single-aisle airplanes over the next 20 years.

"When considered within the scope of Boeing's National Aerospace Initiative launched with the Turkish government in 2017, our order will also open new doors and create production and exports opportunities both for Turkish manufacturers and for the wider aviation industry," said Öztürk.

Pegasus Airlines' purchase of 100 737-10 jets will bring the total orders of the 737 MAX variant to more than 1,200 jets.

Incorporated in 1990, Pegasus was acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005 and launched as a scheduled low-cost carrier. As one of the region's leading low-cost airlines, Pegasus believes that everyone has the right to fly and offers its guests the opportunity to travel with low fares and young aircraft through its low-cost model. In 2018, Pegasus adopted the motto Your Digital Airline and carries its guests to 144 destinations, with 35 in Türkiye and 109 on its international network, in 53 countries. Pegasus operates connecting flights between Türkiye and Europe, North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia through its point to point and connecting flights through Türkiye. Pegasus offers digital technologies and unique innovations that enhance the guest experience and makes comprehensive efforts for a cleaner, more equal, and harmonious future together, with the mission of Moving Towards a Sustainable Future.

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FLEET - Virgin Australia swaps MAX10s for MAX8

Virgin Australia has announced it has decided to swap some of its Boeing B737-10s it has on order into the B737-8. In total, it has converted twelve of its 25 B737-10s into the B737-8.

The airline is doing this to ensure the airline is able to continue to take delivery of new aircraft to renew and expands it fleet. This has come under pressure due to the delayed certification of the B737-10. Originally, Virgin Australia was set to take delivery of its first MAX10 next year but this is pushed with at least another year. Delivery of its newly converted B737-8s are set for 2025.

Next to the conversion, the airline will also add additional B737-800s to its fleet and is set to sign leases for at least three former Rex aircraft in the coming months.

The current fleet of Virgin Australia is made-up of nine B737-700s, 75 B737-800s, and eight B737-8s.

Photo by Virgin Australia.

FLEET - Delta expects MAX 10 deliveries to be delayed until 2027

Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) expects deliveries of its B737-10s may be delayed until 2027, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ed Bastian told Bloomberg.

“We were already anticipating [that] if it came in ‘25, it’d be late in the year. My guess is it will be another year or two beyond that,” Bastian said during an interview on Sunday.

In 2022, Delta Air Lines placed an order for 100 B737-10s, with options for 30 more. According to its latest FY2023 filing, the company expected to start taking deliveries of the model in 2025, receiving 20 that year, 20 more in 2026, and the remaining 60 after 2026.

Boeing is currently facing a criminal investigation by the United States Department of Justice after a January mid-air door blowout on an Alaska Airlines B737-9, and is working on a comprehensive action plan to address its systemic quality-control issues. Both the B737-10 and the B737-7 programs remain idle, while airlines such as Southwest Airlines and United Airlines, expect further delays in their respective deliveries. The US manufacturer is also in talks to reacquire Spirit AeroSystems.

Ed Bastian added that there are several issues with the B737 MAX that need to be addressed, and the company is “comfortable” with the negotiated protections it has against possible delays in its contract.

ch-aviation has reached out to Boeing for comment. It declined to comment.

Boeing has gained orders for a total of 1,176 B737-10, the ch-aviation fleets module shows. As of March 2024, a total of 20 carriers globally are expected to add the model to their fleets, with United Airlines leading the way with 275 on order.

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FLEET / ORDER - American Airlines orders 85 Boeing 737 MAX jets, expands fleet with 737-10 model

- American doubles 737 MAX order book to more than 150 airplanes

- 737-10 fuel efficiency, range and capacity to provide flexibility across American's global network

SEATTLE, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and American Airlines announced today the carrier will further modernize its global fleet with its first order for the largest 737 MAX airplane. American is committing to 115 of the 737-10 model, which includes a new order for 85 jets and a conversion of a previous order for 30 of the smaller 737-8 variant. The airline is also announcing options to purchase 75 additional 737-10 jets in the future.

"Over the past decade, we have invested heavily to modernize and simplify our fleet, which is the largest and youngest among U.S. network carriers," said American's CEO Robert Isom. "These orders will continue to fuel our fleet with newer, more efficient aircraft so we can continue to deliver the best network and record-setting operational reliability for our customers."



With this agreement, American will more than double its 737 MAX order book from about 70 airplanes to more than 150, supporting the airline's long-term growth strategy with highly efficient jets for its domestic and short-haul international network. The 737-10 will complement American's current fleet of 737-8 airplanes, allowing the airline to tap into the 737 MAX family's commonality and flexibility to efficiently meet growing travel demand.

737-8: Delivering improvements in fuel, emissions and cost performance, the 737-8 can fly 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km) and seats 162 to 210 passengers depending on configuration.

737-10: Offering the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle airplane, the 737-10 can carry up to 230 passengers and offers a range of up to 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km).

"We deeply appreciate American Airlines' trust in Boeing and its confidence in the 737 MAX family. American's selection of the 737-10 will provide even greater efficiency, commonality and flexibility for its global network and operations," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Our team here at Boeing is committed to delivering on this new order and supporting American's strategic growth with one of the industry's largest and most modern fleets."

With firm orders for more than 150 737 MAXs and 25 787 Dreamliners, American will add more than 180 Boeing airplanes to its fleet in the next decade.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.

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Skymark Airlines Announces Intent to Acquire Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

Japanese airline will leverage superior fuel efficiency of 737 MAX family as part of plans to improve sustainability

Skymark Airlines plans to add 737-8 and 737-10 models to all-Boeing fleet

PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Japan's Skymark Airlines today announced the airline's plan to add up to 12 737 MAX airplanes as part of its fleet modernization efforts. The carrier intends to order four airplanes including the 737-8 and 737-10 variants with options for two additional jets. Separately, the airline will add six lessor-owned 737-8s to its fleet.


Based in Tokyo's Haneda Airport, Skymark Airlines is Japan's third largest carrier by revenue and currently operates an all-Boeing fleet of 29 Next-Generation 737-800s.


"As Skymark Airlines looks to sustainably grow its fleet, the 737 MAX family offers market-leading efficiency and environmental performance," said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing's senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "With commonality and enhanced capabilities, the 737-8 and 737-10 will enable Skymark Airlines to optimize its fleet across all operations."


The 737 MAX reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% and the noise footprint by 50% compared to the airplanes they replace. The 737 MAX family has the latest CFM International LEAP-1B engines, advanced technology winglets and other aerodynamic enhancements to improve performance and reduce operating costs. Nearly 50 airlines globally are currently operating approximately 3,000 daily revenue flights with the 737 MAX. Since late 2020 the in-service 737 MAX fleet has made over one million revenue flights totaling more than 2.5 million flight hours with 99.5% schedule reliability.


This order will be reflected on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website once finalized.

WestJet Expands Fleet with Largest Boeing 737 MAX Jet, Ordering Up to 64 Fuel-efficient Airplanes

 - Canadian carrier orders 42 737-10s with options for an additional 22 jets

- 737-10 will enable WestJet to reduce emissions, meet long-term sustainability goals and grow its network

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading fuel efficiency and reliability, the 737-10 will enable the Canadian carrier to undertake an ambitious network expansion and meet its long-term sustainability goals.

"The 737-10 will be a game changer, with one of the lowest costs per seat among mid-range aircraft. This will foster our low-cost positioning and affordability for Canadians," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group chief executive officer. "In addition, with its lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions, the 737-10 will further improve the environmental footprint of our fleet."

Since launching its business with three 737s in 1996, WestJet has grown its Boeing fleet to more than 100 airplanes including the 737-8 and 787 Dreamliner. Including the 737-10, the Calgary-based carrier has more than 60 firm orders for the 737 MAX family.

"The 737-10 will provide WestJet with additional capacity and unrivalled efficiency as the airline expands its network of destinations across Canada and around the world," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are proud that WestJet sees the value of the 737 MAX family and is adding the 737-10 to complement the 737-8 for outstanding capability, flexibility and improved sustainability."

Each 737-10 will reduce CO2 emissions by millions of pounds per year compared to the airplanes it replaces, enabling greater sustainability. As Boeing's largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100 nautical miles. WestJet also has more than 15 737-8s in-service, carrying 178 passengers with a range up to 3,500 nautical miles. Together, the two models will enhance the airline's environmental performance for short- and medium-haul air travel.

With the expansion of its 737 MAX fleet, WestJet's order supports the growth of the aviation industry in Canada. The country is home to one of Boeing's largest international supply bases with more than 550 suppliers and partners. Boeing currently contributes CAD ~$5.3 billion in economic benefit to Canada annually, supporting more than 20,000 jobs. Boeing's Winnipeg fabrication site builds composite components for the 737 MAX and other Boeing models.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.