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Copa Airlines receives first Boeing MAX; service starts August

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Joanna Bailey Managing Editor | Simple Flying

By Sky Industry News

Jul 8, 2024

Copa Airlines has added the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its fleet, providing increased flexibility in markets with lower demand. The initial commercial operation of the aircraft, which was delayed, is now set to commence on August 15, 2024. The aircraft will serve over 30 destinations across the Americas starting from October 2024.

The Panamanian airline already operates the larger Boeing 737 MAX 9 and other variants like the Boeing 737-700s and 737-800s. According to Airlinegeeks, Copa Airlines received its first Boeing 737-8 after several months of production delays. This addition marks a significant milestone for the Panama-based carrier.

Initially, Copa had planned to begin commercial operations with the new aircraft this month. However, unforeseen circumstances have pushed back the deployment of the smallest 737 MAX variant within Copa's network to September 2, 2024.

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Aeroroutes reports that Copa Airlines has further adjusted its scheduled service debut for the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The revised start date is now set for August 15, approximately six weeks later than originally planned.

Here are some of the proposed destinations for the new aircraft:

- Panama City – Armenia effective October 6, 2024

- Panama City – Aruba effective October 2, 2024

- Panama City – Asunción from August 15 to September 30, 2024

- Panama City – Atlanta effective December 5, 2024

- Panama City – Austin effective November 30, 2024

- Panama City – Baltimore/Washington effective October 12, 2024

- Panama City – Barcelona (Venezuela) effective February 13, 2025

- Panama City – Barquisimeto effective October1 ,2024

- Panama City – Barranquilla on December15 ,February2 ,and May25

... [list continues]

GOL is also preparing to bring back Boeing's service between Brasília and Cancun twice weekly starting in December.

The full list of destinations includes various cities across North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. These routes are subject to change based on operational requirements and market conditions.