Qantas has placed an order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s and 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of its fleet renewal plan, with the new aircraft set to replace its aging fleet of A330s and A380s.
American Airlines is planning to add more business class seats to its planes as it retrofits its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft and takes delivery of new Boeing 787-9s, with a focus on expanding into premium markets and long-haul destinations by 2025.
Boeing is expected to meet its target of delivering at least 400 narrowbody 737s this year, despite a production flaw that has slowed deliveries of its bestselling 737 MAX.
American Airlines plans to expand its premium international destinations with the addition of new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, potentially including routes to Hong Kong and Singapore, as the airline aims to serve more lucrative markets and increase efficiency.
Vietnam Airlines is expected to sign a deal to purchase approximately 50 Boeing 737 Max jets valued at $7.5 billion.
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SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered an additional 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its portfolio of MAX jets to over 80 planes, citing the aircraft's versatility and fuel efficiency as key assets.
Air Canada has placed an order for 18 Boeing 787-10 aircraft, with the option for 12 more, making it one of the few carriers to operate all three variants of the 787 family and helping the airline achieve its sustainability goals of reducing emissions.
United Airlines is placing an order for 110 additional Boeing and Airbus jetliners to secure new planes amidst strong demand and supply chain challenges, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2028.
Boeing experienced strong sales in September with 214 net new commercial airplane orders, surpassing European rival Airbus, but manufacturing quality issues and the impact of the pandemic have resulted in lower jet deliveries.
