United Pushes Back 737 MAX 10 Delivery

The jet could be delivered up to eight years late.

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

[ Planes ]May 14, 2025 10:57 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

United is facing more delays for its long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 10, the largest variant of the single-aisle jet. The aircraft is still pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Speaking to Reuters, United’s chief commercial officer, Andrew Nocella, said Tuesday that the carrier may not receive the MAX 10 until 2027 or 2028. The type was already removed from the airline’s fleet plan.

‘More Bullish’

Earlier this year, United leadership expressed optimism on the MAX 10, despite the ongoing delays.

“ With Boeing starting to make some real progress in improving their business, we’re becoming more bullish on the MAX 10,” United’s chief financial officer, Mike Leskinen, said during an earnings call.

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 EcoDemonstrator wearing United’s ‘SAF is the Future’ livery. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Fangzhong Guo)

As it awaits the MAX 10, United says it remains pleased with the smaller MAX 9, calling it a “great aircraft.” The airline has nearly 100 MAX 9 aircraft in its fleet, with more planned.

Delta also has firm orders for the 737 MAX 10, which it doesn’t expect until at least 2026.

The Chicago-based carrier ordered the MAX 10 variant in 2017 with plans for 100 aircraft. At the time, Boeing had planned to deliver the first aircraft in late 2020.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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