Copa Orders Dozens of 737 MAX Aircraft

The Panama-based carrier is expanding its all-737 fleet.

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 04:15 PM ET

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Copa Airlines' first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. (Photo: Copa Airlines)

Key Takeaways:

Copa Airlines has placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets, including 40 firm orders and 20 options.
This latest acquisition brings Copa's total 737 MAX order book to over 100 aircraft, maintaining its all-737 fleet strategy.
The airline intends to use these new planes to expand its route network across the Western Hemisphere, supporting both high-density short-haul and longer connections, and fostering economic development in Panama and the region.

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Panamanian flag carrier Copa Airlines this week placed an order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX jets.

The manufacturer said Tuesday that Copa signed an agreement for 40 MAX aircraft and has options for up to 20 more. No financial details were disclosed.

The Panama City-based airline now has more than 100 MAX airplanes on its order book between this latest purchase and prior deals.

Copa operates an all-737 fleet, including the MAX, 737 Next Gen, and 737 converted freighter.

“The addition of new aircraft will be key to continuing to expand our operations and route network, while supporting the economic development of Panama and the region, generating new jobs and growth in the tourism sector,” Copa CEO Pedro Heilbron said in a news release.

The carrier plans to use the new aircraft to support high-density short-haul routes, as well as longer connections to North and South America, officials added.

Copa serves 88 destinations in 32 countries across the Western Hemisphere.