Luxembourg flag-carrier Luxair has placed an order for two Boeing 737-10 airplanes with options for two more.

The new order was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow and comes one year after the airline purchased the 737-7 and 737-8 models to support its capacity growth.

Gilles Feith, Luxair chief executive, said: “The purchase of the 737-10 is another step towards Luxair positioning for its future with the investment in the latest airplane technology that will support Luxair’s growth plans and the decarbonisation of our fleet.

“There is high commonality between the 737 MAX models, and this allows for significant operational savings for the airline.

“In addition to reducing overall fuel use and emissions, the 737 MAXs will help create a 50% smaller noise footprint by reducing noise generated by takeoffs and landings at Luxembourg Airport.”

The 737 MAX family reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to the airplane it replaces, providing operators greater efficiency along with fleet commonality. With the 737-10’s size, operators can carry more passengers and realise the lowest cost per seat of any single-aisle airplane.

Luxair plans to operate its new 737-10s to offer passengers a minimum of 30-inch seat pitch. In this configuration, the airline can fly up to 213 passengers on routes stretching 5,740km, resulting in more capacity and range to capitalise on growing leisure travel.

Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing, said: “With three members of the 737 MAX family in its fleet, Luxair will have the flexibility to use the right-size airplane according to the market demand.

“We appreciate Luxair for choosing the 737-10 to support its growth and improve the passenger experience, while realising the benefits of operating an increasingly fuel-efficient fleet.”

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