SEATTLE, December 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BOC Aviation Limited and Boeing B.A announced today that the aircraft lessor is expanding its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 40 additional 737-8 jets. With the order, BOC Aviation is advancing its strategy of purchasing new, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft that are in demand among airline customers.

“We are pleased to further expand our existing relationship with Boeing with this partial order for 40 aircraft for the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8. The partial order brings our total 737 MAX 8 order book with Boeing to 80 aircraft.” said David Walton, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of BOC Aviation. “We look forward to continuing to provide our airline customers with one of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the industry for lease and to support their sustained growth over the remainder of this decade.”

Boeing continues to see strong market demand for the 737 MAX family with more than 1,500 gross orders since late 2020.

“We are proud that BOC Aviation continues to invest in the 737-8 with its industry-leading versatility and ability to profitably fly nearly every short- and medium-haul market,” she said Ryan Weir, Vice President of Global Leasing Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We look forward to further opportunities to expand our relationship to support BOC Aviation and its customers.”

The 737-8 was designed to offer greater fuel efficiency, reliability and flexibility in the single aisle market. Capable of flying 3,500 nautical miles – about 600 miles further than its predecessor – the aircraft will enable airlines to profitably serve new and more direct routes for passengers. Compared to the aircraft it replaces, the 737-8 also offers superior efficiency, using 20% ​​less fuel and significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and operating costs.

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