Delta Air Lines Agrees To Buy 100 Boeing 737 Max Aircraft

Monday, July 18, 2022 at 01:29 PM ET

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The airline said it is adding the 737-10, which is the largest of the Max family of aircraft, and will begin deliveries in 2025. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

Delta Air Lines ordered 100 Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft, with an option for 30 more, with deliveries expected to begin in 2025.
The order is a key part of Delta's long-term strategy to modernize its fleet and significantly improve fuel efficiency by 20 to 30 percent.
This acquisition supports Delta's commitment to a more sustainable future for aviation, offering improved operational economics and an elevated customer experience.
The 737-10 model is awaiting final FAA certification, and Delta's agreement includes protections for potential delays in this process.

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Delta Air Lines said it has agreed to order 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, with an option for 30 more, as part of a long-term plan to update its fleet and improve its overall fuel efficiency. The announcement came during the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K., and included a signing ceremony.

The airline said it is adding the 737-10, which is the largest of the Max family of aircraft, and will begin deliveries in 2025. Next-generation LEAP-1B engines built by CFM International will power the new airplanes. General Electric and Safran Aircraft Engines jointly own CFM.