Air TransportBoeing and Macquarie AirFinance Announce New 737 MAX 8 Order
Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance have announced a new order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, as confirmed by the companies. This order, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website in July, adds to Macquarie AirFinance’s growing portfolio of 70 737 MAX aircraft.
“This incremental order marks another milestone in our company’s growth strategy,” said Eamonn Bane, CEO of Macquarie AirFinance. “The Boeing 737 MAX offers exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, making it an ideal choice for our airline customers worldwide. “By expanding our fleet with these state-of-the-art aircraft, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our partners, while supporting the future of global aviation.”
“Macquarie AirFinance’s expanded commitment to the 737 MAX is a testament to the value of this airplane among the leasing community and our airline customers,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “Lessors remain an important partner to Boeing and global carriers in providing financial solutions that expand single-aisle fleets.”
The aircraft can accommodate up to 210 passengers and has a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles. The 737 MAX series offers a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to older aircraft models.
According to Boeing, this efficiency has made it an attractive choice for leasing companies, with lessors accounting for nearly a quarter of the total orders for the 737 MAX family.
Operating in 48 countries, Macquarie AirFinance manages a fleet of 227 leased aircraft. The company has firm orders for 105 new narrow-body aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus, reflecting its strategic expansion in the aviation leasing market.
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