Boeing 737 MAX

As MRO Asia-Pacific approaches, Flight Friday examines the region’s Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 fleets, comparing previous-generation aircraft with their latest variants.

Lufthansa Group firms options for 20 Boeing 737-10s, marking its first order for the type, which will gradually replace older Airbus A320 family aircraft across its portfolio of airlines.

The FAA has book-ended a set of inspections for Boeing 737 MAX door reinforcements, mandating manufacturer-recommended checks for an area of the forward galley door cutout.

Red Sea Airlines plans to lease two Boeing 737 MAX 8s as part of its fleet expansion, aiming to grow its network and support Egypt’s tourism sector.

Boeing is developing a 737 MAX wing manufacturing improvement plan to relieve a choke point that is holding back the company’s plan to accelerate to higher production rates.

Boeing’s 737 MAX will have a new operator: the U.S. Air Force.

Korean Air has confirmed it has placed an order for 103 Boeing aircraft, which the airframer said had been listed as undisclosed orders on its backlog.

FlyDubai is rolling out a new cabin retrofit program for some Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that will see lie-flat seats installed in their business-class cabins.

AerFin partners with Tarmac Aerosave to dismantle A320neo and 737 MAX aircraft, addressing growing demand for materials from newer-generation narrowbodies

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Virgin Australia expects to complete its Boeing 737-8 deliveries during the fiscal year that began July 1, although its fleet size will not grow.

WestJet has just completed retrofits on “densified” aircraft to reverse previously increased seating capacity; Carbon Analysis considers this effect and assesses WestJet’s overall efficiency.

TUIfly Netherlands upgrades fleet with 737-10s to boost capacity at slot-constrained Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, replacing 737-8s by summer 2027.

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Fast-growing Indian LCC Akasa Air has signed a sale and leaseback deal with lessor Avolon Holdings for up to seven Boeing 737-8-200s.

EgyptAir’s in-house MRO leverages the airline’s 737 MAX entry into service.

Panama's Copa has taken on six MAX 8s this year, some having been delivered weeks ahead of schedule; Carbon Analysis looks at the effect of the additional MAX 8s on efficiency.

Regulators will require 737 MAX operators to conduct Boeing-recommended inspections on door-area parts to ensure cracks found on older 737s do not show up as the current-generation family ages.

Editors discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.

Copa raises 2026 capacity guidance to 14-15% as Boeing delivers 737 MAX jets on time, boosting fleet growth and aircraft utilization.

Long-awaited 737-7 certification builds on Boeing’s reset links with regulators, paving the way for approvals of the 737-10 and 777-9.

Allegiant evaluates expanding its MAX options, leveraging Sun Country’s network and fleet integration to boost efficiency and growth.

Boeing’s prolonged effort to win approval for its last two 737 MAX variants will pay off by boosting the entire family’s appeal to customers, the chief executive of the largest lessor believes.

With a stated range of up to 3,800 nm, the Boeing 737-7 expands Southwest Airlines’ opportunities for new routes, as the evolving carrier explores potential for new long-haul service.

With the Leap engine fleet growing twice as fast as that of the CFM56, CFM is focused on upgrades and production as single-aisle demand continues unabated.