5 Boeing 737 MAX 10 Customers With The Largest Orders

Published Nov 11, 2026, 3:30 PM EST An aviation writer, pilot, and flight operations professional who sees aviation from both sides of the cockpit door. With a background in aeronautics, safety, and human factors, she brings curiosity, firsthand experience, and a love of the details that turn aircraft and airports into stories worth telling. TheBoeing 737 MAX 10 has attracted significant interest from airlines seeking additional passenger capacity while retaining the operational familiarity of the 737 family. On October 20, 2026, the aircraft received FAA type certification, marking a major milestone after years of development and regulatory review. Boeing reports that more than 30 customers have ordered a total of 1,555 MAX 10s, making the aircraft an important part of the manufacturer's narrowbody backlog. Several major airlines have committed to the largest member of the 737 MAX family, with firm orders ranging from 100 to 167 aircraft among the carriers featured here. This ranking compares confirmed firm orders rather than combining them with additional purchase options, which may not be exercised. Delta Air Lines and Pegasus Airlines share fifth place with 100 aircraft each, meaning the five ranking positions include six airlines. The distinction between firm orders and options is particularly important when comparing the airlines' actual commitments. 5 Delta Air Lines And Pegasus Airlines Have 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10s On Order Each Two airlines have made substantial commitments to the largest 737 MAX variant Credit: Sergey-73 | Shutterstock Delta Air Linesordered 100 Boeing 737-10 aircraft in July 2022, with options for another 30. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement formed part of Delta's plan to modernize its single-aisle fleet and respond to passenger demand. The order gives the carrier a substantial commitment to the largest MAX variant. Meanwhile, the additional options provide flexibility for future fleet requirements without increasing its current firm order total. The aircraft will be an important addition to Delta's narrowbody operations, offering greater passenger capacity than the smaller members of the MAX family. Delta has said the 737-10 will be 20% to 30% more fuel-efficient than the retiring aircraft it is intended to replace. Its order also reflects the airline's continued investment in newer aircraft as it works to improve operating efficiency and the onboard experience. Although Delta has options for another 30 jets, only the original 100 firm aircraft are counted in this ranking. Pegasus Airlines also has 100 firm Boeing 737-10s on order, following an agreement announced by Boeing on December 19, 2024. The Turkish low-cost carrier's purchase consists of 100 firm aircraft and options for another 100, potentially bringing the total commitment to 200. Pegasus said the aircraft would support its fleet modernization and network expansion plans, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. Its firm order therefore matches Delta's, although the two airlines have different fleet strategies and delivery schedules. The additional purchase options remain separate from the confirmed 100-aircraft commitment. 4 Alaska Airlines Has 105 Boeing 737 MAX 10s On Order A record-breaking aircraft agreement supports its fleet plans Credit: aapsky | Shutterstock Alaska Airlines announced an order for 105 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft on January 7, 2026, as part of the largest aircraft order in its history. The agreement also included five Boeing 787 widebody aircraft, while Alaska secured rights to purchase another 35 MAX 10s. The order extends the airline's aircraft delivery stream through 2035, providing a longer-term framework for fleet growth and modernization. Its 105 firm MAX 10s place Alaska Airlines ahead of Delta and Pegasus in this ranking, while the additional purchase rights are not included in the total. The MAX 10 is the largest member of Boeing's 737 MAX family, typically accommodating between 185 and 210 passengers in a two-class configuration. Its maximum seating capacity is 230 passengers, while its range reaches approximately 3,100 nautical miles. For Alaska Airlines, the aircraft offers an opportunity to add capacity while maintaining commonality with its existing 737 fleet. The airline's agreement also provides flexibility to adjust its future aircraft requirements, with the additional 35 purchase rights giving it the option to increase its commitment if needed. Alaska Airlines' January announcement is particularly notable because it combines a large narrowbody order with additional widebody aircraft for its expanding international ambitions. The five Boeing 787s included in the agreement are intended to support the airline's long-haul network, while the MAX 10s will serve its single-aisle requirements. With 105 firm MAX 10s and rights for 35 more, the airline has secured a significant position in Boeing's order book. 3 American Airlines Has 115 Boeing 737 MAX 10s On Order New orders and converted aircraft make up its commitment Credit: VanderWolf Images | Shutterstock American Airlines announced its first order for the Boeing 737 MAX 10 on March 4, 2024, committing to 115 aircraft. The agreement combined 85 newly ordered MAX 10s with the conversion of 30 previously ordered 737 MAX 8s to the larger variant. This distinction is important when comparing airline order totals, as the 30 converted aircraft were already part of American's Boeing order book before the change. The resulting 115-aircraft firm commitment places American third in this ranking. Boeing's announcement also confirmed that American secured options to purchase another 75 MAX 10s in the future. Those options provide the airline with the ability to increase its commitment, but they are not firm orders and are therefore excluded from the ranking. American Airlines order details Aircraft New 737 MAX 10 orders 85 Converted MAX 8 orders 30 Total firm MAX 10 orders 115 Additional purchase options 75 American described the agreement as part of its wider fleet modernization program, intended to add newer and more efficient aircraft across its network. The MAX 10 gives the carrier another capacity option within the 737 family without introducing an entirely different aircraft type. American's 115 firm aircraft orders place it ahead of Alaska Airlines and behind Ryanair in this comparison. If the carrier eventually exercises all 75 options, its potential MAX 10 commitment would increase to 190 aircraft, although that remains a possible future purchase rather than a confirmed order. The distinction also demonstrates why options should not be added to firm-order rankings. For American, the agreement provides a way to secure additional capacity while adjusting an existing commitment to Boeing's narrowbody family. 2 Ryanair Has 150 Boeing 737 MAX 10s On Order The Irish airline has one of the largest commitments to the aircraft Credit: Coby Wayne | Shutterstock Ryanair announced an agreement for 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft on May 9, 2023. Its commitment comprised 150 firm orders and options for another 150, making it one of the largest orders placed for the variant. The agreement was the largest aircraft order in the airline's history at the time and represented a major investment in its future fleet. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2027 and 2033, giving Ryanair a multi-year schedule for introducing the aircraft. The airline plans to configure its MAX 10s with 228 seats, according to the original order announcement. This high-density layout is consistent with Ryanair's low-cost operating model and its focus on carrying large numbers of passengers across short- and medium-haul routes. The carrier has also said that approximately half of the aircraft will replace older 737NGs, while the remaining deliveries will support traffic growth. Ryanair linked the order to its longer-term ambition of carrying 300 million passengers annually by March 2034. Ryanair's 150 firm orders place it second among the airline customers in this ranking, behind United Airlines. The additional 150 options could eventually double its MAX 10 commitment if exercised, but they remain separate from the aircraft already ordered on a firm basis. Its planned 228-seat configuration also gives the airline a high-capacity version of the 737 for its extensive European network. With deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027, Ryanair is preparing for a substantial fleet transition over the following years. 1 United Airlines Has 167 Boeing 737 MAX 10s On Order The US carrier holds the largest identified commitment Credit: VDB Photos | Shutterstock United Airlines leads the ranking with 167 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft on firm order, according to its June 2026 regulatory filing. That figure places the carrier ahead of Ryanair, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Pegasus Airlines. United's commitment makes it the largest identified airline customer for the aircraft, although Boeing's overall order book also includes other airlines and leasing companies. The 167-aircraft figure represents United's firm commitments rather than additional options or purchase rights. United's relationship with the MAX 10 dates back to June 2017, when it became the launch customer by converting 100 existing 737 MAX orders to the larger variant. The agreement was announced at the Paris Air Show, where Boeing confirmed that United would become the largest single customer for the aircraft. At the time, the airline said the MAX 10 would allow it to use larger and more efficient aircraft across its domestic network. Its original commitment established a prominent place in the program, and its current 167-aircraft order keeps United at the top of the customer ranking.​​​​​​​ The FAA's certification of the 737 MAX 10 on October 20, 2026, brought the aircraft closer to commercial service after a lengthy development and approval process. Boeing's certification campaign included nearly 1,000 test flights and more than 2,000 flight hours, alongside extensive ground testing and regulatory reviews. With 167 firm aircraft on order, United has the largest identified airline commitment waiting for the type to enter service. Nearly a decade after the carrier first committed to the MAX 10, the certification milestone brings the aircraft closer to fulfilling the role United originally envisioned for it.