DUBLIN- Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance have announced a direct order for 30 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft. This announcement follows a prior direct purchase in 2024 and raises the lessor’s 737 MAX portfolio to 70 jets.
Photo: Masakatsu Ukon | Wikimedia Commonshttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eastar_Jet,_Boeing_737_max8,_HL8340,_NRT_(46466443415).jpg
Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance 737 MAX Order
Macquarie AirFinance will expand its 737 MAX fleet to a total of 70 aircraft, providing airline customers with access to the most fuel-efficient narrow-body jets. This move reinforces the lessor’s commitment to sustainable, cost-effective fleet solutions.
Macquire AirFinance has a fleet of 335 aircraft, making it one of the largest aircraft leasing companies. It is valued at $9.10 and has a fleet that is dominated by the Airbus A320 family.
The purchase was initially recorded as “unidentified” in Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries system in July 2025. Deliveries of the jets are scheduled through to 2032.
Photo: Colin Cooke Photo | Wikimedia Commonshttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SP-LVD_Boeing_737-Max8_LOT_LHR_18.4.21.jpg
Performance and Market Relevance
The Boeing 737-8 MAX can seat up to 210 passengers and boasts a range of about 3,500 nautical miles.
It achieves approximately 20% lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to the models it replaces. The MAX 8 typically seats 162-178 passengers in a two-class layout, while it has a maximum seating capacity of 210.
The 737 MAX family now represents roughly 30% of all financed airplanes globally, underscoring its dominant role in lessor fleets.
Photo: PK_REN | Wikimedia Commonshttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lion_Air_Boeing_737-MAX8;_@CGK_2018_(31333957778).jpg
Strategic Significance for Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance
For Macquarie AirFinance, the order is a strategic step in growth and modernization. CEO Eamonn Bane emphasized the aircraft’s fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort as key motivations. His following words echo this sentiment:
The Boeing 737 MAX offers exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, making it an ideal choice for our airline customers worldwide. By expanding our fleet with these state-of-the-art aircraft, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our partners, while supporting the future of global aviation.”
From Boeing’s perspective, this order highlights strong lessor confidence in the 737 MAX. Brad McMullen, Boeing’s SVP of Commercial Sales and Marketing, noted the vital role of the manufacturer’s leasing partners in expanding single-aisle fleets.
Photo: Ronan Fefer | Wikimedia Commonshttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:TLV-FlyDubai_Boeing_737_MAX8_A6-FMH.jpg
Bottom Line
Lessor orders now account for nearly one-quarter of the total 737 MAX order book.
Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts a need for approximately 33,000 new single-aisle airplanes over the next 20 years, driven by fleet replacement and traffic growth.
Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.
Join us on Telegram Group for the Latest Aviation Updates. Subsequently, follow us on Google News
Boeing Plans 737 MAX Production Increase to 47 by 2026
The post Boeing Gets New Order for 30 737 MAX Aircraft from This Lessor appeared first on Aviation A2Z.
