Boeing and Avolon finalize record 140-jet 737-10 order
The gist
Boeing and lessor Avolon finalized a 140-plane 737-10 order, a record for the 737 MAX.
The deal lifts Avolon's unfilled backlog past 240 jets as Boeing's order book grows.
How it unfolded
- Oct 20, 2026The Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 MAX 10, clearing the way for Boeing to start deliveries.
- Oct 28, 2026The first 777-9 prototype, N779XW, was based at Keflavik International Airport in Iceland for crosswind testing.
- Nov 2, 2026777-9 N779XY left Boeing Field in Seattle for Sucre, Bolivia, heading to Alcantarí International Airport at 10,184 ft for high-altitude testing.
Key terms
- lessor
- A company or airline that leases aircraft to other operators instead of selling them.
- certification
- Official approval confirming that an aircraft design meets the applicable airworthiness standards.
Source: Wikipedia