Overview

• Boeing said the 30-jet deal was recorded in July as an unidentified order on its Orders & Deliveries website.
• Macquarie AirFinance reports a portfolio of 227 aircraft leased to 84 airlines across 48 countries and a firm orderbook of 105 new-technology narrowbodies.
• CEO Eamonn Bane framed the purchase as advancing a growth strategy focused on sustainable, cost-effective solutions for airline customers.
• Boeing says lessor commitments now account for nearly one-quarter of all 737 MAX orders, signaling leasing companies’ central role in fleet renewals.
• The 737-8 variant seats up to 210 and flies up to 3,500 nautical miles, with Boeing claiming about 20% lower fuel burn and emissions versus older models.