Avolon has confirmed an order for 40 737 MAX aircraft, which the lessor says will offer customers maximum flexibility across the network.
"Today's announcement reaffirms our long-standing partnership with Boeing and our support for their 737 MAX program. We are confident in the long-term demand from our customers for the 737 MAX, and this order extends our delivery pipeline out to 2030," said Andy Cronin, chief executive, Avolon. "The transitioning of the global fleet to more fuel-efficient new-technology aircraft is a priority for our industry, and we are looking to play a leading role by supporting airlines achieving their sustainability objectives."
The 737-8 model, seating 162 to 210 passengers depending on configuration and with a range of 3,500 nautical miles, is capable of operating profitably on short and medium-haul routes, Boeing says.
"This order demonstrates the popularity of the 737-8 among the leasing community and the demand they are seeing from their customers for this airplane model," said Stan Deal, president and Chief Executive, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Avolon has a long-standing relationship with the 737 MAX program and took delivery of the 1,000th 737 MAX last year. We look forward to building on this strong relationship with a key leasing partner as they grow their Boeing portfolio of airplanes."
This order was previously listed as an unidentified customer on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website.