ALC Confirms Order for 32 Boeing 737 Aircraft

(05 Apr 2022, 11:34 +07)  Air Lease Corporation (ALC) is expanding its portfolio with an order for 32 additional Boeing 737-8 and 737-9 jets.

With the new order, ALC has 130 737 MAXs in its backlog, and added 18 737 MAXs to its portfolio in February.

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) Boeing 737-8

"Following our memorandum of understanding with Boeing in February for these 32 737 MAX aircraft, we are pleased to announce the signing of this definitive purchase agreement," said John L. Plueger, Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Lease Corporation. "We believe that the economic and operating advantages of the 737 MAX will serve our airline customers well as they favor modern, fuel efficient aircraft."

Based in Los Angeles, ALC works with airline customers around the world offering them customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions.

"The 737 MAX family has already proved its value within ALC's narrowbody portfolio, providing operators with excellent fuel efficiency and flexibility across different networks," said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing. "The addition of more 737 MAXs, including 737-8s and 737-9s, will enable ALC to respond to accelerating market demand as air travel continues to recover."

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