All The Airlines Waiting For Boeing To Certify The 737 MAX 10

As they await formal regulator approval, airlines around the world are ready to add Boeing's longest new-generation single-aisle jet to their fleets in the coming years. Given the success of Airbus' A321neo, Boeing needs to get back in the game and stay competitive. So, which airlines around the world have placed orders for the longest 737 MAX variant? We take a look for today's video. All the carriers on this list need an efficient way to service high-volume areas that are frequently plagued by congestion and slot limitations for narrowbodies. The 737 MAX series' largest model caters to operators looking to cut down on fuel consumption per seat and maximize seat availability on these kinds of routes. Indeed, when it comes to newer-generation aircraft, it's the A321neo family and 737 MAX 10 that would be the last option before taking the big leap over to the smallest of widebodies. Additionally, while it's not a perfect one-for-one replacement for the 757-200, the MAX 10 is indeed the closest Boeing stand-in for the aging aircraft type. And so, which airlines are waiting on MAX 10s? Here is the list and current commitments for each carrier arranged in order size. The largest customer is United Airlines with 165. Second largest customer is European budget airline Ryanair with 150. American Airlines is expecting 115 after ordering 85 in 2024 and converting 30-8 commitments to the 10. Delta Airlines and Turkish carrier Pegasus have each ordered 100. India's Akasa Air has ordered 99, while Alaska Airlines is expecting 51. Lion Air and Air India Express each ordered 50. Over in Canada, WestJet has committed to 46. Sun Express ordered 30. TUI Airways, 27. Gol, Linus Aereas, and Qatar Airways have each ordered 25, while Israel's El Al Airlines have gone for 20. And then the last few airlines have ordered 10 or less. Virgin Australia, Donghai Airlines, and Iraqi Airways each ordered 10. OK Airways, SkyUp Airline, and Skymark Airlines have each ordered 3. And Lux Air holds the smallest public commitment, with just 2. There are also 125 MAX 10 airframes ordered, with customers not disclosed. These numbers are, of course, subject to change. Some airlines might get impatient and swap for the already-certified MAX 9. Others may opt to upsize their existing orders and go from the Dash 8 or Dash 9 up to the Dash 10, as we saw with American Airlines. For airlines who want to retain an all-Boeing fleet or are reluctant to introduce more complexity into their fleets with Airbus jets, the MAX 10 will certainly offer more flexibility and better operating economics if its cabin can be filled. While some of the airlines on our list can deploy their A321neos to fill that gap, other carriers are anxiously waiting to see this 737 variant gain certification and enter serial production. And so, what are your thoughts on all the airlines ordering the 737 MAX 10? Let us know by leaving a comment. Visit SimpleFlying.com