Qatar Airways is reportedly planning to cancel its order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, citing ongoing certification delays and evolving fleet requirements. The airline had placed the order in 2022 amid a dispute with Airbus, during which Airbus had cancelled an order for 50 A321neo jets. Following the resolution of that dispute and the reinstatement of the Airbus order, Qatar Airways’ need for the Boeing narrowbody planes diminished. Additionally, delays in the certification of the 737 MAX 10 by the Federal Aviation Administration have further complicated the aircraft’s delivery timeline.
As a result, Qatar Airways is considering reallocating the 737 MAX 8 aircraft to partner airlines such as RwandAir and Virgin Australia, which already operate that model. This move reflects the airline’s strategic adjustment to its fleet composition in response to changing operational needs and delivery schedules.
