Luxair Converts Two 737-10 MAX Options to Firm Orders, Secures Two More Options
- Joe Breitfeller
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Boeing has today announced that Luxair has converted two 737-10 MAX options into firm orders, while securing two additional purchase options for the type.
On Tuesday (July 21, 2026), Boeing announced that Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has converted two options for the Boeing 737-10 into firm orders and secured options for two additional 737-10 aircraft. Once all firm orders have been delivered, Luxair’s Boeing 737 fleet will be comprised of twelve aircraft, including eight Boeing 737-8s and four Boeing 737-10s. Together with the additional options, the agreement provides the airline with the flexibility to support future growth while benefiting from the fleet commonality and operational efficiencies of the Boeing 737 Family.
In Tuesday’s announcement, Luxair’s CEO, Gilles Feith, said,
“This agreement represents another important milestone in the execution of our long-term fleet strategy. As we continue to grow, delivering an outstanding passenger experience remains at the heart of every fleet decision we make. The Boeing 737-10 provides the additional capacity, operational efficiency and flexibility we need to support future demand while maintaining the high standards of quality, comfort and service our customers expect from Luxair.
“With 20 percent lower fuel use and emissions compared with the aircraft they replace, these aircraft also support our ambition to further reduce our environmental footprint while strengthening Luxembourg’s connectivity. At the same time, the additional purchase rights preserve valuable strategic flexibility, allowing us to adapt our fleet in line with future market developments and customer demand.”
Also commenting on today’s agreement, Boeing’s VP of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Europe and Israel, Ricardo Cavero, said,
“Both the 737-8 and 737-10 are perfectly suited across Luxair’s network, increasing capacity on to its regional routes, comfortably serving more passengers on more routes with the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane. With the selection of the 737-8 and 737-10, Luxair is building a more profitable and sustainable operation.”
The 737-8 and 737-10 will reduce fuel use and emissions by 20 percent compared with the airplanes they replace. On average, each new-generation 737 will save up to 8 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually. Additionally, the reduction in noise generated during take-offs and landings is another important area of environmental performance for the 737-8 and 737-10, particularly for people working at airports and communities in the surrounding areas. The 737-10 has the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle airplane, seating up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km). Configured with 213 seats, the 737-10 will support growing demand on high-density leisure and business routes while further enhancing Luxair’s onboard offering.
Founded in 1961, Luxair is a key player and major employer in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Greater Region. The carrier serves most of Europe’s largest cities, business centers and international hubs. Through their tour operating division, Luxair offers a wide range of package deals and thematic holidays. Luxair is the sole airport service provider at Luxembourg Airport, handling passenger assistance and all tasks related to the efficient servicing of landed aircraft. Luxair’s catering division prepares appetizing inflight meals and loading them on-time and in the freshest condition. Additionally, the airline’s freight division operates one of the largest freight distribution centers in Europe. Luxair currently operates a fleet of Boeing 737NGs, Boeing 787-8 MAX, and Embraer E195-E2 airplanes.
Source(s): Boeing, Luxair
