Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance just turned heads with a bold leap: the leasing giant has snapped up 30 more Boeing 737-8 MAX jets, marking its second direct order this year. The deal, initially booked as “unidentified” in Boeing’s July Orders & Deliveries listing, now raises Macquarie’s 737 MAX tally to a cool 70 aircraft, all due for delivery through 2032.
Why This Matters
- Scale and strategy: This move underlines Macquarie’s push to become a powerhouse in the single-aisle leasing arena. Their MAX portfolio now rivals the best in class.
- Green and cost-savvy: The 737-8 MAX cuts fuel burn and carbon emissions by around 20% versus older models—syntonic with both bottom-line savings and sustainability goals.
- Market trust: Lessors now represent nearly a quarter of all 737 MAX orders, a strong sign of confidence in Boeing’s flagship narrow-body program.
Company Voices
- Eamonn Bane, CEO of Macquarie AirFinance: “This incremental order… reinforces our commitment to providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions… while supporting the future of global aviation.”
- Brad McMullen, Boeing SVP of Commercial Sales & Marketing: “Macquarie AirFinance’s expanded commitment… is a testament to the value of this airplane among the leasing community and our airline customers.”
A Bit More Context
- Macquarie isn’t new to the leasing game. As of mid-2025, the company had 227 aircraft leased to 84 airlines in 48 countries, with a firm orders book of 105 new-generation narrow-bodies including both Boeing and Airbus products.
- This isn’t their first Boeing MAX order—in July 2024, they placed their first direct order for 20 737-8s, doubling their prior commitments.
- Boeing’s own outlook remains bullish: the Commercial Market Outlook 2025 projects demand for 33,000 new single-aisle aircraft over the next 20 years to support fleet renewals and growing air traffic.
