Boeing and Luxair, the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have announced that the airline has converted two options for the Boeing 737-10 into firm orders and secured options for two additional 737-10 aircraft.
Gilles Feith, CEO of Luxair, said the agreement represents another milestone in the execution of the airline’s long-term fleet strategy. He added that as Luxair continues to grow, delivering an outstanding passenger experience remains central to its fleet decisions.
According to Feith, the Boeing 737-10 provides the additional capacity, operational efficiency and flexibility required to support future demand while maintaining Luxair’s standards for quality, comfort and service.
Feith added that the aircraft’s 20% lower fuel use and emissions compared with the aircraft they replace will support Luxair’s ambition to reduce its environmental footprint while strengthening Luxembourg’s connectivity. The additional purchase rights will also provide flexibility to adapt the fleet to future market developments and customer demand.
Following its 2024 order for two Boeing 737-10 aircraft, Luxair has now converted two options into firm orders. Once all firm orders have been delivered, Luxair’s Boeing 737 fleet will comprise 12 aircraft, including eight Boeing 737-8s and four Boeing 737-10s.
Together with the additional options, the agreement provides Luxair with flexibility to support future growth while benefiting from the commonality and operational efficiencies of the Boeing 737 family.
The Boeing 737-8 and 737-10 are expected to reduce fuel use and emissions by 20% compared with the aircraft they replace. On average, each new-generation 737 can save up to 8 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually.
Noise reduction during take-offs and landings is another area of environmental performance for the 737-8 and 737-10, particularly for airport employees and communities surrounding airports.
The 737-10 offers per-seat economics among single-aisle aircraft, with seating for up to 230 passengers and a range of 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km).
Ricardo Cavero, Boeing Vice President, Europe and Israel Commercial Sales and Marketing, said the 737-8 and 737-10 are suited to Luxair’s network, providing additional capacity on regional routes and enabling the airline to serve more passengers while maintaining low operating costs.
He added that Luxair’s selection of the 737-8 and 737-10 supports the airline’s plans for a more profitable and sustainable operation.
