Boeing Lands Record 20 737 MAX Jets From Air Cambodia With 10 Options
Boeing secured a record 20-plane 737 MAX order from Air Cambodia, including 10 options, marking its largest single-aisle deal to date and supporting network expansion across Asia. The planemaker also won a second MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter contract and expanded Air India’s 737 MAX order by 30 jets.
1. Boeing to Eliminate 300 Supply-Chain Roles in Defense Unit
Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security division will cut approximately 300 supply-chain positions, the company confirmed. Notifications to affected staff are expected this week. This reduction, representing roughly 2% of the unit’s global procurement workforce, is designed to streamline supplier management and reduce overhead by an estimated $50 million annually. The move follows the division’s recent contract wins but reflects management’s push to bolster margins as production ramps for key platforms.
2. SAS Engages Boeing on Potential Widebody Jet Order
Scandinavian carrier SAS AB is in advanced discussions with Boeing for a multi-billion-dollar purchase of up to 30 widebody aircraft. The talks center on 787-9 and 787-10 models, with SAS targeting delivery slots beginning in 2026. The airline forecasts a 20% increase in long-haul traffic over the next five years and is evaluating Boeing’s improved engine performance and cabin enhancements. A finalized agreement would mark Boeing’s largest contract with SAS to date and could influence European widebody market dynamics.
3. Improved 787 Deliveries to Commence in First Half
Boeing expects to begin delivering its upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners in the first six months of this year. The enhanced variants feature reinforced fuselage panels and modified wing trailing edges to enable extended-range flights of up to 8,800 nautical miles or increased cargo payload by 15%. Production at the Charleston and Everett facilities will transition to the revised assembly line this quarter, with initial deliveries slated for launch customers including Air Canada and LATAM Airlines Group.
4. Secures $2.81 B Contract to Modernize South Korea’s F-15 Fleet
Boeing has been awarded a $2.81 billion foreign military sale contract to upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K fleet. Work includes avionics modernization, APG-63(V)3 radar integration and structural enhancements to extend service life through 2037. Deliveries of retrofit kits are scheduled to begin in late 2026, with full fleet completion by 2032. This deal solidifies Boeing’s position in the Asian defense market and provides long-term sustainment revenue estimated at $200 million per year through follow-on support agreements.