Flybondi Buys 35 Aircraft From Airbus and Boeing

Airbus and Boeing have both secured new orders, with Flybondi taking 35 aircraft for its future fleet.

The low-cost carrier based in Argentina will see investment in its fleet led by COC Global Enterprise, and the latest purchase will be a substantial step toward a new era of travel.

Flybondi aims to increase its fleet tenfold over the next four years, and the latest deal will help that jump by 230%, a staggering figure that positions the airline to expand its network significantly.

The incorporation of new aircraft of this size isn’t just historic for the airline in question but also represents one of the more significant fleet-growth periods seen in Latin America, let alone specifically in Argentina and Paraguay.

As part of the latest contract, the airline will take on 10 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with options for an additional five units, to be delivered from 2027 over three years, concluding in 2030.

The airline has also specifically selected the high-capacity 737-10. This aircraft has the highest passenger capacity across the 737 MAX program, seating 240 passengers.

However, while there’s much excitement about the addition of this model, it’s been heavily delayed, and, as it stands, moving into 2026 remains uncertain. That said, there’s been more positive commentary surrounding the jet in recent weeks.

WestJet, another customer of the 737-10, remained confident that Boeing was making meaningful progress toward approval of this aircraft and expressed hope that it would see the aircraft debut in its operations by the end of 2026.

While that remains to be seen and much work still has to be done on getting the aircraft in the skies with airlines, Boeing would be reasonably confident that 2026 will represent the year the 737-10, and even the smallest member of the series the 737-7, finally get the greenlight from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a strenuous period.

The Airbus Aircraft Included

Airbus also secured part of its commitment from Flybondi, with 15 A220-300s selected. As a regional powerhouse, the aircraft will be delivered over two years, beginning in 2027 and concluding in 2029.

Not only will Flybondi become the first operator of the Airbus A220 in Latin America, but it also holds options for five additional models, similar to its 737 MAX commitment.

These options can be important later down the line for the airline as it seeks to add capacity and ensure it can continue to lock in delivery windows in an era where airlines are racing to renew their fleets and delivery windows are becoming increasingly scarce.

The Flybondi CEO says the latest billion-dollar investment represents a historic step for the company as it looks to reaffirm its commitment to growing in the region.

Not only will the additional aircraft from Airbus and Boeing help strengthen operational capacity, but they will also create more jobs and provide greater economic support, offering fresh opportunities, all aligned with the intention of creating a more stable future.

Flybondi wants to change how people fly across Argentina and beyond into Latin America. The addition of the high-capacity 737-10 will boost capacity across the network, and the A220, as the regional jet, will elevate operations on shorter markets.