By Ben Glickman


Southwest Airlines is buying 108 fuel efficient 737 MAX planes from Boeing.

Boeing said Thursday that the budget airline's order for 737-7 aircraft supports Southwest's modernization strategy and flexibility in expanding its fleet.

Southwest has now placed over 300 orders for the 737-7 in total, bringing its total fleet of 737 MAX planes to over 500.

Boeing on Wednesday reduced its full-year guidance for deliveries as it grapples with misdrilled holes in some 737 jet fuselages.

The manufacturer posted a $1.64 billion loss in the third quarter but its sales met analysts' expectations.


Write to Ben Glickman at ben.glickman@wsj.com


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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