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GECAS celebrates its 500th Boeing delivery

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GECAS celebrates its 500th Boeing delivery

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has announced the delivery of its 500th Boeing airplane – a 737-800NG, which will be leased to Kenya Airways and is the 401st 737 delivered to the leasing company.

"This is a major milestone in our 20-year association with Boeing," said Norm Liu, President and CEO, GECAS. "We are proud to take delivery of our 500th Boeing airplane. Boeing is a key business partner providing us with advanced, efficient and reliable airplanes that our airline customers need to be successful in today's competitive marketplace."

GECAS has ordered a total of 645 Boeing airplanes, recently adding the 787-10 and the 737 MAX to their order book. GECAS has taken delivery of a large portfolio of Boeing airplanes, including 57 777s, 30 767s, eight 747s and four 757s.