As the aviation sector emerges from the pandemic, and the recovery continues, several major airlines have announced significant orders for new single-aisle jets. Recent high-profile deals include those that saw Qantas and Air France-KLM, both longtime Boeing single-aisle customers, joining other airlines favouring Airbus, with orders for large numbers of new aircraft.
In 2021, United Airlines placed a sizable order for a combination of Boeing 737 MAX and A321neo aircraft. More recently, Qatar Airways placed orders for up to 50 of the US narrowbody – though this should be seen in the context of its wider ongoing dispute with Airbus.