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Macquarie AirFinance and Boeing announced the lessor’s first direct order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Macquarie already had 20 737 MAX 8s in its order book that it acquired from ALAFCO Aviation and Finance in 2023, doubling the fleet for Macquarie.
Macquarie AirFinance is a leading provider of aircraft leasing and financing solutions with a portfolio of 236 aircraft leased to 85 airlines across 49 countries and a firm order book of 86 new technology Boeing and Airbus aircraft. With offices in Dublin, London, San Francisco and Singapore, Macquarie AirFinance is owned by Macquarie Asset Management, PGGM Infrastructure Fund and Australian Retirement Trust.
“The continued expansion and renewal of our fleet underscores our confidence in the strong future growth prospects of global commercial air transport. This order increases our existing OEM order book to 86 firm aircraft and will enable our airline partners to access the most modern, fuel-efficient aircraft,” said Eamonn Bane, CEO of Macquarie AirFinance.
“As single-aisle fleet renewals gain momentum, Macquarie AirFinance’s choice of the 737-8 will allow its customers to phase out older airplanes and operate the industry’s most fuel-efficient jets,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Lessors such as Macquarie AirFinance are key partners to Boeing and our airline customers, supporting airplane deliveries and offering financial solutions to carriers that want to renew or grow their fleets with the 737 MAX.”
This order will provide Macquarie with the additional aircraft it needs to meet demand from its customers for fleet renewal with the latest and most efficient aircraft.
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