- The deal is valued at $9.6 billion
- The large order from leading lessor reflects healthy commercial market demand
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation today announced orders and commitments for up to 78 Boeing aeroplanes, including 75 737 MAX 8s and three 787-9 Dreamliners, at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.
The order, valued at $9.6 billion at current list prices, expands ALC’s 737 MAX portfolio to 213 jets. The three 787-9s and the first 20 737 MAX aeroplanes of the order are firm purchases. The subsequent 55 737 MAX aeroplanes are commitments until both companies finalize them into firm orders.
In total, ALC has now placed orders and commitments for 361 Boeing aeroplanes since 2010, including 288 737s, 21 777s and 52 787 Dreamliners.
“Demand for reliable, fuel-efficient aeroplanes is at an all-time high. The capabilities of these new aeroplanes continue to meet the high expectations of our growing airline customer base,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
John Plueger, CEO and President of Air Lease Corporation added, “The economic and operating advantages of the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner will provide our airline customers with the competitive advantage they need.”
“This new order by one of the world’s leading lessors demonstrates the market-leadership of the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner,” said Kevin McAllister, president & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The combination of operational efficiency and unmatched passenger comfort underlines the advantages of the 737 MAX and 787. We are delighted that ALC is adding more Boeing aeroplanes to their world-class portfolio.”
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/
