The current generation
Apple announced the M5 MacBook Air on March 3, 2026.
Apple: M5 MacBook Air announcementChecked Nov 2, 2026
MacBook Air M5
CONSIDER
Wait if you can.
Reports point to a replacement. The timing is still uncertain.
MacRumors: Another update is reported for early 2027
Reviewed Nov 2, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Another update is reported for early 2027
MacRumors’ July roadmap reports refreshed MacBook Air models for early 2027. This is reporting about Apple’s plans, not a confirmed launch schedule.
MacRumors: 2026–2027 Mac roadmapChecked Nov 2, 2026
Past launches and reports
The last two models came about a year apart. Reports point to early 2027 for the next model. Apple has yet to confirm that timing.
What remains uncertain
Early 2027 comes from reporting and the recent annual pattern, not an Apple announcement. For the decision rule, “early 2027” is represented as the first quarter; those bounds are an editorial interpretation, not source-provided dates.
What we checked
Apple’s M5 announcement, MacRumors’ buyer guide, MacBook Air roundup, and July roadmap. Targeted searches of Apple Newsroom found no M6 Air announcement. This is a bounded review, not an exhaustive news search.
- MacRumors buyer guide Checked Nov 2, 2026
- MacRumors MacBook Air roundup Checked Nov 2, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Mar 3, 2026
- Time since announcement
- 8 monthsAs of Nov 3, 2026
- MacBook Air M3
- MacBook Air M4
- MacBook Air M5Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.