Lufthansa Takes First Flight with Boeing's MAX 10 Order

Lufthansa Group has placed its first order for Boeing's 737 MAX 10 aircraft, expanding its fleet of the popular jet. The airline group exercised options for 20 MAX 10 jets, which have a combined list value of approximately $3.4 billion.

The options were included in a 2023 order for 40 MAX 8s, and deliveries of the MAX 10s are expected to begin in the early 2030s. The new jets will gradually replace older Airbus A320-family aircraft across Lufthansa's subsidiary airlines.

The 737 MAX family has faced significant delays due to regulatory scrutiny and technical issues, including a global grounding in 2019. However, progress toward certification has picked up over the last two years, with the MAX 10 recently completing its final test flight.