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Norwegian Firms Order for 30 Boeing 737-8s, Lifting MAX Commitments to 80

The deal marks Norwegian’s first direct Boeing purchase since 2017, aligning the fleet plan with sustainability targets.

The logo of Boeing company is displayed at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Australia March 26, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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Overview

  • Norwegian converted 2022 options into a firm order for 30 additional 737-8s, expanding its MAX backlog to 80 aircraft.
  • Deliveries have been rescheduled with the final jets now due by 2031, reflecting an updated fleet renewal timeline.
  • The airline ordered 11 LEAP-1B spare engines from CFM International to support operational resilience across the growing MAX fleet.
  • CEO Geir Karlsen said the terms support planned growth, lower emissions, and enhance the customer experience.
  • The company originally firmed 50 MAX 8s in 2022 and has a long Boeing history, including being the first European 737 MAX operator in 2017.