Avolon has firmed up its order for 10 737 MAX 8s, 5 737 MAX 9s and 10 737-800s. The order has a current list-price value of $2.4 billion.
"Avolon has a strategic role in the leasing industry and the experienced leadership team understands the importance of having advanced, fuel-efficient airplanes to meet their customers' needs," said Bill Collins, vice president of Leasing Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The Next-Generation 737 is the world's most popular and reliable commercial jet transport. The 737 MAX builds on the efficiency and reliability of the Next-Generation 737 family. This order reinforces the value of the 737 MAX in today's aviation finance marketplace."
"Our customers are always looking for more fuel-efficient airplanes," said John Higgins, president and chief commercial officer for Avolon. "The 737 MAX will provide the fuel efficiency and operating economics airlines need to be successful. The 737 MAX is in high demand worldwide and securing valuable, attractive positions early in the MAX program ideally positions Avolon to best serve our growing global customer base."
With this order, Boeing now has 664 orders for the 737 MAX from seven customers
Avolon finalizes order for 737 NGs and MAXs
