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Qatar Airways is contemplating canceling its order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. Sources familiar with the situation informed Bloomberg that the aircraft no longer aligns with the airline's route network needs.
The Boeing 737 MAX 10 has faced significant delays due to issues with its anti-icing system design and increased regulatory oversight from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Initially scheduled for introduction much earlier, Boeing now plans to release the MAX 10 by late 2025, although further delays are expected.
Airlines such as United Airlines and Virgin Australia have already opted to switch their orders from the MAX 10 to the smaller MAX 8 due to these delays. Qatar Airways may follow suit, potentially reallocating its converted planes to partner airlines like Rwandair and Virgin Australia, which currently operate the MAX 8.
