Macquarie Airfinance Secures 30 Boeing 737 Max Airplanes in Second Order

Macquarie Airfinance has purchased 30 Boeing 737 Max airplanes, marking its second order with the aircraft manufacturer. The purchase is part of the company's strategy to expand its aviation leasing business. Macquarie Group is a global financial services company with expertise in asset management, retail and business banking, and asset financing. The company specializes in providing investment solutions, personal banking, and capital raising services.

Macquarie AirFinance, the global aircraft leasing arm of Australia's Macquarie Group, has announced the purchase of 30 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, marking its second direct order with the manufacturer. The acquisition, which was booked in July as "unidentified" on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website, underscores the company's commitment to expanding its aviation leasing business [1][2][3][4][5].

The 737 MAX aircraft, known for their fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, will be delivered through to 2032. This purchase brings Macquarie AirFinance's 737 MAX order book to 70 aircraft. Eamonn Bane, CEO of Macquarie AirFinance, stated, "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" [1][2][3].

The Boeing 737 MAX family offers significant advantages, including a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to predecessor models. The aircraft can accommodate up to 210 passengers and has a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles. This order strengthens Boeing's position in the leasing market, where the 737 represents approximately 30% of all financed airplanes [4][5].

Macquarie AirFinance, with a portfolio of 227 aircraft leased to 84 airlines across 48 countries, is a leading provider of aircraft leasing and financing solutions. The company's order book includes 105 new technology narrowbody Boeing and Airbus aircraft. This latest order is part of Macquarie Group's broader strategy to expand its asset financing and investment solutions, which include personal banking, wealth management, and capital raising services [5].

Boeing's 2025 Commercial Market Outlook projects a demand for 33,000 new single-aisle airplanes over the next two decades to replace older models and meet air traffic growth. This order aligns with Boeing's goal to support airline fleet modernization and reduce carbon emissions [4].

References:
[1] https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/australias-macquarie-airfinance-buys-30-boeing-7378-aircraft-in-second-order-4218750
[2] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/australias-macquarie-airfinance-buys-30-boeing-737-8-aircraft-second-order-2025-09-02/
[3] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-macquarie-airfinance-announce-order-for-30-737-max-airplanes-302543623.html
[4] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BA/boeing-macquarie-air-finance-announce-order-for-30-737-max-joo7j7al874r.html
[5] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/macquarie-airfinance-makes-second-boeing-order-with-purchase-of-30-737-max-airplanes-ce7c50d3dc89f227