Virgin Australia has added six additional Boeing MAX-8s to its fleet of new aircraft. These will be delivered in the second half of 2024, increasing the airline’s total to 14 MAX-8s and its total planned fleet of 39 latest generation aircraft. This afternoon, “Bronte Beach,” the airline’s newest aircraft, will land in Brisbane, the airline’s home city, from the US. The third MAX-8, which arrived in Brisbane today from the US, is one of the 11 MAX-8s that will be delivered in 2024; the remaining 11 are anticipated to arrive next year.
The remaining 11 MAX-8 aircraft are anticipated to be delivered over the course of 2024, which would mean that a new aircraft would be delivered virtually every month of that year. The increased fuel efficiency and substantial growth are made possible by these modern aeroplanes. Compared to earlier generation 737s, the MAX-8 aircraft will cut emissions by at least 15% each trip, supporting the airline’s 2030 aim of a 22% reduction in carbon emissions intensity and its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. In addition to having redesigned interiors, the MAX-8 aircraft are 40% quieter than current 737s.