Lufthansa Orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10s
Lufthansa Orders 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10s
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The 20 MAX 10 aircraft are being acquired through purchase rights secured in Lufthansa Group’s 2023 agreement for 40 MAX 8 jets, which included 60 options for additional 737 MAX aircraft.
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Although the aircraft carry a combined list price of about $3.4 billion, buyers typically receive substantial discounts on large commercial-aircraft orders, meaning the final transaction value is likely lower.
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The MAX 10 has completed its final test flight and is believed to be nearing FAA certification; Boeing had originally targeted certification for 2020.
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Lufthansa Group expects to receive more than 250 new aircraft by 2035 as part of its broader fleet-modernization and sustainability program.
Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, marking its first purchase of the largest MAX variant, according to AvioRadar. The aircraft, worth approximately $3.4 billion at list prices, will arrive starting in the early 2030s and bring the airline group's total 737 MAX order to 60 jets. The bigger planes will add capacity on European routes while cutting fuel use by roughly 30% and unit costs by about 20%.
The order comes as Boeing nears certification for the MAX 10, which has faced years of delays tied to the 2019 MAX grounding and safety concerns. Travel and Tour World reported that the purchase options came from Lufthansa's 2023 agreement for 40 MAX 8 jets, which included 60 additional options for MAX aircraft.
A Decades-Long Wait for the MAX 10
The 737 MAX 10 has had a long road to approval. Boeing originally targeted FAA certification for 2020, but the aircraft faced multiple delays linked to safety reviews following the deadly 2019 MAX grounding. The plane completed its final test flight recently and is now believed to be near certification. Pax News confirmed that Lufthansa's order reflects growing confidence in the model's prospects.
Replacing Older Airbus Jets With Modern Efficiency
Lufthansa Group expects to receive more than 250 new aircraft by 2035 as part of a major fleet overhaul. The 20 MAX 10s will gradually replace older Airbus A320-family planes across the group's carriers. The larger jets deliver significant operational wins: 30% lower fuel consumption and roughly 20% lower per-seat costs compared to the aircraft they're replacing.
Options From an Earlier Boeing Deal
These 20 MAX 10 orders stem from purchase rights Lufthansa secured in a 2023 agreement for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. That original deal included 60 options for additional 737 MAX aircraft of any variant. Travel and Tour World noted that Lufthansa's Supervisory Board approved exercising 20 of those options for the larger MAX 10 model. While the list price sits at $3.4 billion, airlines typically receive steep discounts on large orders, so the actual cost will likely be considerably lower.
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