"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, CEO of 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 MAX will provide Avolon's customers with greater flexibility across their
network while reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes
they replace. Each airplane will save up to 8 million pounds of CO2 annually
compared to the airplanes it replaces.
Boeing
officials said the order demonstrates the popularity of the 737-8 aircraft.
"Avolon has a long-standing relationship with the 737 MAX
program and took delivery of the 1,000th 737 MAX last year,” said Stan
Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “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 unidentified on the Boeing Orders
& Deliveries website.
The
737-8 model, seating 162 to 210 passengers depending on configuration and with
a range of 3,500 nautical miles, is the market's most versatile single-aisle
airplane, capable of operating profitably on short and medium-haul routes.
Boeing
customers have placed more than 1,000 orders and commitments for the company's
new commercial airplanes since July 2022. This includes over 750 737 MAX
airplanes, reflecting the value of the family's versatility and commonality.
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