Farnborough Airshow: Boeing Bags First Direct Order From Macquarie AirFinance

Macquarie AirFinance, a company that provides aircraft leasing and financing solutions, has placed its first direct order with Boeing at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. It is for 20 737-8 narrowbody jets. The order doubles the lessor’s existing 737-8 order book, acquired from ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co. in 2023.

The Boeing 737-8, which offers reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 20 per cent compared to the aircraft it replaces, can carry up to 210 passengers, depending on the configuration. Nonstop, the single-aisle twin-engined jet can travel up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km).

Macquarie AirFinance has a portfolio of 236 aircraft leased to 85 airlines across 49 countries. Its order book consists of 86 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus.

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