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US budget carrier Southwest Airlines Co had placed orders for additional100 units of the 737 MAX 7 with planemaker Boeing Co, with the first 30 jets scheduled for delivery in 2022.
Southwest converted 70 orders for the 737 MAX 8 aircraft to 737 MAX 7, with an additional 155 optional orders for 737 MAX 7 or 737 MAX 8 planes for 2022 through 2029.
Each 737 MAX 7 is listed at a price of roughly $100 million, though it usually sells for less than half of the listed price with typical market discounts.
Southwest’s 737 MAX jet orders increased from 249 to 349, and its additional option from 115 to 270 options.
The airline is committed to adding more fuel-efficient and climate-friendly aircraft to its fleet while capitalizing on growth opportunities as they arise.
The airline intends to retire 17 of its 737-700 planes. By end of 2021, Southwest’ will have 729 total aircraft, 69 of which will be Max 8 jets.
