Macquarie AirFinance Places First Boeing Order with Purchase of 20 737 MAX Jets

– Lessor chooses 737 MAX flexibility and efficiency to support airline customer fleet modernization

– 737 MAX positioned to replace significant wave of Next-Generation 737 retirements

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 23, 2024 — Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance announced today that the lessor has made its first direct order for Boeing airplanes. The purchase of 20 737-8s doubles Macquarie AirFinance’s existing 737-8 order book, which it acquired from ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co. in 2023.

By expanding its 737 MAX portfolio, Macquarie AirFinance will scale-up its fleet of fuel-efficient, new generation airplanes to meet the growing demand of its airline customers.