Southwest orders 108 additional Boeing 737 MAX jets

Boeing (BA) and Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced the carrier is increasing its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 108 737-7s. “The new deal supports Southwest’s modernization strategy and provides flexibility to expand its fleet,” the companies stated. “With the world’s largest all-Boeing, all-737 fleet, Southwest is counting on the exceptional efficiency and reliability of the 737 MAX family. The 737-7 is pivotal to Southwest’s long-term fleet modernization strategy, and we are honored to have the airline’s continued trust in us to deliver its future fleet,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.