Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing envisions FAA certification of its 737-10 “later” in 2026.

Argentinian LCC Flybondi has become the first customer for the A220 in Latin America after placing orders with both Airbus and Boeing, including 10 737-10s.

Aerolineas Argentinas has outlined its first self-financed fleet investment program, sharing plans to bring in Airbus A330neos and more Boeing 737 MAXs.

Hong Kong's Greater Bay Airlines has received its first Boeing 737-9, deploying it into commercial service on a route to Bangkok.

Commercial narrowbody deliveries came to a total of 107 units in October 2025—two units less than the previous month but 42 aircraft more year-over-year.

Vietjet Thailand's first Boeing 737-8 has arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, with commercial service set to take off in December.

In spite of geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty, airlines in the Gulf region are spending big money on large new narrowbody and widebody fleets.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

An NTSB report suggests a United Boeing 737-8 hit a weather balloon on Oct. 16, damaging the right side windshield and forcing the passenger aircraft to divert.

Oman Air will replace outgoing Boeing 737-800s with more of the same model as it seeks to avert further problems with the MAX’s engines.

WestJet is planning to expand its transatlantic network during summer 2026, continuing to leverage the long-range capabilities of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.

Despite committing to diversify its all-Boeing fleet with A321neos on day two of Dubai Airshow, day three saw Flydubai announce up to 75 more 737 MAX orders.

FlySafair has committed to its first Boeing 737 MAXs as part of a five-aircraft lease deal with AerCap, covering two 737-800NGs and three 737-8s.

Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737-8s, while evaluating both Airbus and Boeing proposals for more widebodies.

Boeing is negotiating with the FAA to define a certification test plan for the redesigned engine anti-ice system on the 737 MAX, marking a key step toward starting first deliveries of the 737-7 and 737-10.

Boeing’s global team of 150 pilots is helping customers and bringing valuable insight back to the company’s flight operations experts.

The rapid growth in inbound travel to Japan is showing no signs of easing off, and Japanese outbound demand is also rising, a Japan Airlines executive says.

Malaysia Airlines parent Malaysia Aviation Group is preparing to launch its campaign to select the widebody aircraft type that will replace its current long-haul fleet.

Turkish Airlines is still working on details with engine manufacturer CFM International as it works to finalize the purchase of up to 150 more Boeing 737 MAXs.

Boeing announced three dozen orders and commitments from Central Asian carriers as the leaders of countries from that region met with President Donald Trump.

In the third quarter of this year, there have been fascinating, if early, signs of improvement in the civil aircraft supply chain.

Allegiant Air is touting the benefits of its growing number of Boeing 737-8-200s and now expects the MAX fleet to comprise over 20% of its capacity in 2026.

The German low-cost carrier manages an aging Airbus fleet through predictive maintenance, centralized checks and AI tools.

Steady rate increases on Boeing’s two key in-service commercial models signal that the airframer’s turnaround is gaining steam.

Ryanair says its last six on-order Boeing 737-8-200s should be delivered by January or February, leaving the LCC with a full fleet for the 2026 summer season.