Virgin Australia to shuffle MAX order?

BTN News
Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Virgin Australia is said to be 'frustrated' with ongoing certification delays to Boeing's 737 MAX 10 program and is considering switching some of its 25-strong MAX 10 order to the smaller 737 MAX 8 model instead. 


The MAX 10 seats 205 passengers against the MAX 8's 180, though the smaller jet has a greater range and therefore offers more route possibilities.  

The carrier originally ordered 13 MAX 8s, but recent supply chain issues, safety audits and certification delays mean the order won't be filled till next year.
Virgin said it had been advised of MAX 8 delays and was “working to minimise impacts to our schedule”.

Virgin Australia has built its entire operation around the Boeing 737 family of aircraft since its reemergence from administration following the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Virgin Australia to shuffle MAX order?

BTN News
Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Virgin Australia is said to be 'frustrated' with ongoing certification delays to Boeing's 737 MAX 10 program and is considering switching some of its 25-strong MAX 10 order to the smaller 737 MAX 8 model instead. 


The MAX 10 seats 205 passengers against the MAX 8's 180, though the smaller jet has a greater range and therefore offers more route possibilities.  

The carrier originally ordered 13 MAX 8s, but recent supply chain issues, safety audits and certification delays mean the order won't be filled till next year.
Virgin said it had been advised of MAX 8 delays and was “working to minimise impacts to our schedule”.

Virgin Australia has built its entire operation around the Boeing 737 family of aircraft since its reemergence from administration following the Covid-19 pandemic.