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WestJet Holds The Contractual Boeing 737 MAX 10 Launch Title, But Alaska Airlines Keeps Talking Louder
The Canadian airline has more than 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10s on order.
WestJet has positioned itself as a contender in the race to be the launch customer for the Boeing 737 MAX 10, with the focus shifting toward software compatibility, regulatory sequencing, and speed to market once FAA approval is granted.
Alaska Airlines has been the most vocal about its timeline, indicating certification by the end of September 2026 and entry into passenger service between April and mid-May 2027. No certification date is confirmed in the provided material, only the airline’s stated expectations.
The discussion around launch status centers on how quickly an airline can integrate the MAX 10 after regulatory approval, rather than exclusively on Boeing’s timeline.
Alaska Airlines has publicly stated plans related to the MAX 10, while the material notes that the airline has been the loudest in discussing its timeline compared to others.
The source material notes that Alaska Airlines is pursuing the MAX 10 with a timeline that includes certification and service entry, but it does not provide specific operational details or outcomes beyond those timelines.
Canada’s WestJet is mentioned as a participant with more than 100 MAX 10s on order, indicating significant involvement in the program alongside Alaska Airlines.