Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance Announce Order for 30 737 MAX Jets

Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance have announced an order for 30 737 MAX airplanes, expanding the lessor's portfolio to 70. The purchase is part of the company's growth strategy, aiming to provide sustainable and cost-effective solutions to its airline customers. The 737 MAX offers exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, making it an ideal choice for the airline industry. The order book for the 737 MAX now accounts for nearly one-quarter of the total order book for the airplane family.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Macquarie AirFinance have announced a significant order for 30 737 MAX airplanes, further bolstering the lessor's portfolio. This order, booked in July, brings the total number of 737 MAX aircraft in Macquarie AirFinance's portfolio to 70. The purchase is part of the company's growth strategy, aimed at providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to its airline customers [2].

The 737 MAX, known for its exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, is a cornerstone of many lessors' portfolios. With this order, Macquarie AirFinance is reinforcing its commitment to the latest generation of aircraft, which can carry up to 210 passengers and has a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles [2].

The 737 MAX family is well-suited to support airline fleet modernization by reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes they replace. This order is a testament to the value of the 737 MAX among the leasing community and Boeing's airline customers. Lessor orders for the 737 MAX now account for nearly one-quarter of the total order book for the airplane family [2].

Boeing's 2025 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts that 33,000 new single-aisle airplanes will be needed over the next 20 years to replace older models and meet air traffic growth. This demand highlights the importance of the 737 MAX in the global aviation market [2].

Macquarie AirFinance's expanded commitment to the 737 MAX is a strategic move that aligns with Boeing's ongoing efforts to meet the growing demand for single-aisle aircraft. As Boeing continues to work through production challenges and awaits potential increases in production limits from the FAA, this order underscores the confidence in the 737 MAX's capabilities and market potential [3].

References:
[1] https://airinsight.com/ryanair-max-deliveries-accelerate-as-oleary-praises-boeing/
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-macquarie-airfinance-announce-order-for-30-737-max-airplanes-302543623.html
[3] https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/faa-boeing-737-max-exercises-production-lift