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Vueling to Add 50 Boeing 737s From Late 2026, Ending Airbus-Only Fleet

Starting late 2026, the Boeing deliveries will trigger an operational overhaul drawing on IAG’s fleet renewal resources underpinned by recent labor agreements.

Vueling cambia de rumbo y se pasa a Boeing en pleno inicio de la guerra tarifaria aérea

Overview

  • IAG has allocated its order for 50 Boeing 737s to Vueling with deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2026, marking the first time the carrier will operate non-Airbus aircraft.
  • Vueling must overhaul maintenance, pilot training and support systems to integrate the new Boeing jets into its current Airbus-only network.
  • The Boeing order is one element of IAG’s broader plan that includes 71 long-haul jets due between 2027 and 2033 as part of a 124-plane renewal strategy.
  • IAG’s robust first-half profit of €1.301 billion, up 43.8% year-on-year, underpins the low-cost carrier’s expansion and modernization investments.
  • Long-standing labor-cost negotiations concluded under president Carolina Martinoli in April 2024 have cleared the path for Vueling’s mixed-fleet transition.