This article is published in Air Transport World part of Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN), and is complimentary through Aug 24, 2026. For information on becoming an AWIN Member to access more content like this, click here.
A rendering of the Boeing 737-10 in Skymark livery.
FARNBOROUGH—Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines will lease seven Boeing 737 MAX-10s from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) to support fleet renewal and growth at slot-constrained Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
The agreement was announced on July 20, the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow. The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered in 2028 from ACG’s orderbook.
The deal builds on Skymark’s existing commitments for the largest 737 MAX variant. The carrier already has seven MAX-10s on firm order with Boeing, alongside orders and lease agreements for seven 737 MAX-8s.
The higher-capacity -10s will allow Skymark to add seats on key domestic routes from HND, where limited slot availability constrains opportunities to increase frequencies.
“For airlines serving high-density markets from slot-constrained airports, the ability to add capacity, improve efficiency, and maximize revenue opportunities is critical,” ACG President and CEO Thomas Baker says. “As the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, the -10 offers a high-capacity configuration and significant operational flexibility, making it a strong fit for Skymark’s needs and growth ambitions.”
OAG Schedules Analyser data show Skymark is offering about 6.03 million seats across its domestic network during the summer 2026 season, up 0.4% from a year earlier. The carrier operates 24 airport pairs and is Japan’s third-largest domestic airline by capacity after ANA and Japan Airlines, accounting for about 7.5% of scheduled seats.
HND accounts for approximately 2.84 million two-way seats, or 47% of Skymark’s total capacity. The airline’s largest route is Haneda-Fukuoka, with about 893,500 seats during summer 2026, followed by Haneda-Sapporo New Chitose with 672,600. Haneda-Kobe and Haneda-Okinawa Naha each have about 451,000 seats.
Skymark, which marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, operates a fleet of 29 737-800s and two MAX-8s, according to CAPA Fleet Database. The carrier became the first Japanese airline to introduce the MAX-8 in May, initially deploying the aircraft between HND and Fukuoka.
The MAX-10 has yet to receive regulatory certification following repeated delays. However, certification flight tests were 98% complete as of July 8.
Related Content
