Air Algérie has ordered 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of a broader effort to modernise its fleet and expand capacity, according to media reports.
The state-owned carrier will receive five of the aircraft from July 2026, with the remaining five scheduled for delivery in 2027, as it looks to strengthen its domestic and international network. The order forms part of a government-backed strategy to develop Algeria’s civil aviation sector and improve service quality.
The deal adds to an earlier 2023 agreement with Boeing and Airbus for 15 aircraft, including eight 737-9 MAX jets, Airbus A330-900s and A350-1000s. Deliveries from Airbus have already begun, with several A330neos entering the fleet since late 2025.
Air Algérie said the latest order reflects a broader push to keep pace with developments in the aviation sector and meet rising passenger demand. The airline carried around seven million passengers in 2024 and is targeting further growth, with plans to reach nearly 10 million passengers by 2026.
The carrier currently operates a fleet of around 56 aircraft, dominated by Boeing 737NG narrowbodies, alongside older Airbus A320s and newly introduced A330neos. The addition of the 737-8s is expected to improve efficiency and support network expansion across more than 80 destinations.
Local media reports suggest some deliveries could arrive earlier than planned, as the airline accelerates its growth strategy. Air Algérie has also leased additional aircraft to meet demand and aims to expand operations across all 36 airports in the country.
The latest order underlines the airline’s ambition to modernise its fleet and reinforce its competitive position in the regional aviation market.