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Luxair Firms Two 737‑10s and Adds Options at Farnborough

The deal increases the airline’s medium‑haul capacity on denser routes and reduces fuel use and emissions, per manufacturer and airline claims.

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Overview

  • Luxair, which announced the moves on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, converted two Boeing 737‑10 options into firm orders and secured options for two more 737‑10s.
  • AeroTime reported that Luxair also converted three Embraer E190‑E2 purchase rights into firm orders and added one additional purchase right, a detail the airline and manufacturers publicly flagged at Farnborough.
  • Once all firm Boeing deliveries arrive, Luxair’s 737 fleet will total twelve aircraft with eight 737‑8s and four 737‑10s, with the 737‑10s set in a 213‑seat layout for high‑density routes.
  • Boeing and Luxair say the new 737‑8/10s cut fuel burn and CO2 by about 20% versus the jets they replace and include cabin upgrades like the Boeing Sky Interior, 76 cm seat pitch, USB‑C at every seat and wireless in‑flight entertainment, a claim that has not been independently verified.
  • The moves build on Luxair’s multi‑year fleet renewal that began with E‑Jet orders from 2023 and aim to give the carrier more capacity, lower per‑seat costs on busy routes, and flexibility to adapt capacity through retained options.