SEATTLE, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) and Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) have finalized an order
for 12 737 MAXs first announced at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The
agreement also includes two new orders for the 787-9
Dreamliner.
"These additional orders reflect ALC's highly successful
placements to date of our MAX and 787 order book and the need to
fulfill the incremental demand we are experiencing for these
aircraft across both existing and new customers for ALC," said
John L. Plueger, Chief Executive
Officer and President of Air Lease Corporation.
The deal includes five 737 MAX 7s and seven 737 MAX 8s, bringing
ALC's total MAX orders to 130. The leasing company has now ordered
a total of 49 Dreamliners.
"ALC understands the value and flexibility these airplanes will
bring to their customers all over the world," said Boeing
Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister. "We're excited to grow ALC's
order book and look forward to continuing our strong
partnership."
The 737 MAX is the fastest selling airplane in Boeing history.
The MAX family incorporates the latest technology CFM International
LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets and other
improvements to deliver the highest efficiency, reliability and
passenger comfort in the single-aisle market.
The 787-9 will provide ALC's airline customers with long-range
performance capabilities and excellent operating economics.
About Air Lease Corporation
ALC (NYSE: AL) is an aircraft leasing company based in
Los Angeles, California, that has
airline customers throughout the world. ALC and its team of
dedicated and experienced professionals are principally engaged in
purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline
partners worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and
financing solutions. For more information, visit ALC's website at
www.airleasecorp.com.
Contact:
Doug Alder
Boeing Communications
+1 206-660-2978
doug.alder-jr@boeing.com
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