Virgin Australia cancels B737MAX order and places a new order for the MAX

In Boeing's November order & delivery-update, it has became clear that Virgin Australia has cancelled its original order for the B737MAX. The airline, which is currently under new ownership and restructured, scrapped its orders for 38 B737-8s and ten B737-10s. However, at the same time Virgin Australia also ordered 25 B737-10s.

The new B737-10s are due to begin to arrive from 2023 onwards and will be used for expansion of the fleet. They will fly on busy domestic routes, as well as to several international destinations. Virgin Australia currently has a fleet of two B737-700s, 62 B737-800s and two B777-300ERs. Of this, one B737-700, 21 B737-800s and both B777-300ERs are parked or stored.

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