The American aircraft manufacturer has been given credit by Copa Airlines for delivering some of its Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody aircraft ahead of schedule. The news follows years of delivery delays at Boeing, largely caused by ongoing supply chain issues .
Panama City-based Copa Airlines received three Boeing 737 MAX 8s one to two weeks earlier than expected, the carrier’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pedro Heilbron, said during the second-quarter earnings call on August 7, 2025.
Narrowbody Aircraft Coming On Time
In addition to the three Boeing 737 MAX 8s delivered on time, an additional ten 737 MAX 8 aircraft are scheduled for delivery over the final five months of 2025. The airline’s CEO also noted that the remaining six Boeing 737 MAX deliveries are scheduled for the firs