Luxembourg’s flag carrier Luxair has strengthened its long‑term fleet strategy with a fresh commitment to Boeing’s largest 737 MAX variant, converting options for two Boeing 737‑10s into firm orders at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
The move increases Luxair’s total firm orders for the 737‑10 to four aircraft, while also securing purchase rights for an additional two jets to support future growth as demand evolves .
The airline originally placed an order for two 737‑10s in 2024, alongside options for two more. With this latest conversion, Luxair’s Boeing backlog now stands at 12 aircraft: eight 737‑8s and four 737‑10s .
Luxair plans to configure its 737‑10s with 213 seats, tailored for high‑density leisure and business routes. The cabin will feature a 76cm seat pitch, USB‑C charging at every seat, and wireless inflight entertainment accessible through passengers’ personal devices. The aircraft will be powered by CFM International LEAP‑1B engines .
Boeing lists the 737‑10 as capable of carrying up to 230 passengers over 3,100 nautical miles, though the aircraft has not yet received regulatory certification or entered commercial service .
Luxair says the added capacity and commonality between the 737‑8 and 737‑10 will support continued network development, which now spans more than 100 destinations across Europe and beyond. The carrier transported 2.6 million passengers in 2025 and began integrating new‑generation aircraft into its fleet during 2026 .
Boeing’s Ricardo Cavero praised Luxair’s selection of both MAX variants, noting that the combined fleet will help build a more profitable and sustainable operation as the airline adapts to evolving market conditions and passenger demand .
Once all 12 firm aircraft have been delivered, Luxair’s new‑generation Boeing fleet will comprise eight 737‑8s and four 737‑10s, marking a significant step in the carrier’s modernisation strategy .
