TAROM will induct its first Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft by late September 2026, marking a second delay from the original mid-2026 target. The Romanian flag carrier, operating 13 aircraft with an average age of 13.1 years, now expects to integrate the type around June 2026 for the initial units, with full induction shifting to Q3. This postponement reflects persistent supply chain constraints affecting MAX deliveries globally. To bridge the gap, TAROM added four leased Airbus A320s from Avion Express in early July 2026. The airline holds five direct MAX 8 orders from Boeing and leases two from CDB Aviation and two from Avolon, aiming to standardize its narrowbody fleet and reduce operating costs per seat.