SEATTLE, Sept. 5,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Aviation
Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced today the airplane lessor has
finalized an order for 13 737 MAX jets, increasing the lessor's
order book to 47 737 MAXs.
The new, incremental order includes seven 737-8 and six 737-10
jets as ACG grows its single-aisle options to meet robust customer
demand for the fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplane family.
"We are pleased to expand ACG's commitment to the 737 MAX
program. This additional order will allow ACG to offer highly fuel
efficient and versatile aircraft to our airline customers
worldwide," said Steven Udvar-Hazy,
senior vice president and chief of Aircraft Operations at ACG.
The 737 MAX family offers carriers enhanced efficiency and route
flexibility for short- and medium-haul air travel, making it a
valuable asset for airplane lessors such as ACG. Lessors have
ordered more than 1,300 737 MAX jets.
The 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers based on configuration
with a range of 3,500 nautical miles, while the 737-10, the largest
737 MAX model, seats up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100
nautical miles. Both variants reduce fuel use and carbon emissions
by 20% compared to the airplanes they replace.
"ACG's growing and diverse 737 MAX portfolio allows its
customers to operate a more sustainable, efficient fleet," said
Christy Reese, Boeing vice president
of Global Leasing Commercial Sales & Marketing, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "We look forward to helping ACG deliver the
most fuel-efficient airplanes in the industry to its airline
partners."
On average, each 737 MAX saves up to eight million pounds of
CO2 emissions annually compared to the airplanes it
replaces. The 737 MAX is a quieter airplane, with a 50% smaller
noise footprint than the airplanes it replaces.
Aviation Capital Group is one of the world's premier
full-service aircraft asset managers with over 480 owned, managed
and committed aircraft as of June 30,
2023, leased to roughly 90 airlines in approximately 45
countries. It was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Tokyo Century Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more
information, visit www.aviationcapitalgroup.com.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Contact:
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
Aviation Capital Group Media Relations
Elizabeth Stevens
MediaRelations@AviationCapital.com
Aviation Capital Group Investor Relations
Matthew Novell
InvestorRelations@AviationCapital.com
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