This article is based on an official press release from Boeing.

Boeing Signs Historic Landing Gear Exchange Deal with Singapore Airlines Group

SINGAPORE, On February 4, 2026, at the Singapore Airshow, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced the signing of the largest Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) contract in the company’s history. The agreement with the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group covers a fleet of more than 75 Commercial-Aircraft, encompassing both the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner families.

According to the company’s official statement, this program is designed to support the maintenance operations of both Singapore Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot. By leveraging Boeing’s global inventory, the Airlines group aims to streamline supply chain management and reduce the time aircraft spend out of service for landing gear overhauls.

Scope of the Agreement

The contract represents a significant expansion of Boeing Global Services’ aftermarket support. While financial terms were not disclosed, the scale of the agreement, covering over 75 aircraft, surpasses all previous landing gear exchange contracts secured by the Manufacturers.

Under the terms of the deal, Boeing will provide exchange services for:

• Boeing 737 MAX aircraft operated by Singapore Airlines.
• Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by both Singapore Airlines and Scoot.

The Landing Gear Exchange program offers a distinct alternative to traditional maintenance models. Instead of removing landing gear, sending it to a shop for overhaul, and waiting months for the same set to be returned, the program allows airlines to swap out old gear for fully overhauled and certified sets from Boeing’s inventory immediately.

Operational Benefits

Boeing states that this model significantly reduces aircraft downtime (AOG). By eliminating the need for the airline to purchase and store expensive spare landing gear sets, the program also improves capital efficiency. The integration of Boeing’s inventory data with the carrier’s maintenance planning is intended to ensure parts are available precisely when scheduled maintenance occurs.

“By combining our global inventory and rapid distribution capabilities with the carrier’s maintenance planning, this agreement helps deliver parts faster and closer to operations, reducing downtime and supporting consistent, reliable service.”

, William Ampofo, Senior Vice President, Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services

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Contextualizing the “Largest-Ever” Claim

While Boeing’s press release highlights the record-breaking nature of this contract, a look at historical data clarifies the magnitude of the deal. Previous LGE agreements have typically covered significantly smaller fleets. For instance, industry data indicates that the launch customer for the 777 LGE program, Air Canada, signed for a fleet of 23 aircraft in 2014. More recently, Air Premia signed a similar agreement in late 2025 for a fleet of eight aircraft.

The Singapore Airlines deal, covering more than 75 tails, is roughly three times larger than these benchmarks. This suggests a shift in strategy for major carriers, who are increasingly outsourcing complex inventory management to OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to mitigate Supply-Chain volatility.

Strategic Importance for Boeing Global Services

This announcement underscores the growing importance of the Boeing Global Services division. As the manufacturing side of the business faces cyclical challenges, long-term service contracts provide a stable, high-margin revenue stream. Securing a contract of this size with a premier carrier like Singapore Airlines validates the “services-led” growth strategy Boeing has pursued at recent airshows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Landing Gear Exchange (LGE) program?
An LGE program allows an airline to replace landing gear requiring overhaul with a certified, ready-to-install set from the manufacturer’s inventory. This avoids the long wait times associated with overhauling the airline’s own specific gear.

Which airlines are included in the Singapore Airlines Group deal?
The deal covers the main carrier, Singapore Airlines, and its low-cost subsidiary, Scoot.

Why is this deal significant?
It is the largest landing gear exchange contract Boeing has ever signed, covering over 75 aircraft, which helps the airline reduce inventory costs and maintenance downtime.

Sources

• Boeing Media Room