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AerCap Leases Five Boeing 737s to FlySafair, With Deliveries Beginning in 2026

The Dubai Airshow announcement sets up FlySafair’s first 737 MAX jets through a phased schedule financed via leasing.

Overview

  • Deliveries are slated to start with two 737-800NGs in Q3 2026, followed by three 737 MAX 8s beginning in Q1 2028, introducing the MAX to FlySafair’s operations.
  • The transaction was unveiled at the Dubai Airshow 2025, confirming a new customer relationship between AerCap and the South African low-cost carrier.
  • AerCap and Boeing framed the deal as a step in FlySafair’s fleet modernization, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability and passenger experience.
  • Boeing said the agreement will place FlySafair among more than 80 airlines operating the 737 MAX worldwide.
  • FlySafair currently flies an all-Boeing fleet reported as 32 737-800s and one 737-400, providing context for the planned refresh.