SEATTLE, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BOC Aviation
Limited and Boeing [NYSE:BA] today announced that the airplane
lessor is growing 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, environmentally
sustainable airplanes that are in demand with airline
customers.
"We are pleased to continue to build on our existing
relationship with Boeing, with this 40-aircraft incremental order
for the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The incremental order
takes our total 737 MAX 8 orderbook with Boeing to 80 aircraft,"
said David Walton, BOC Aviation
deputy managing director and chief operating officer. "We look
forward to continuing to provide one of the industry's most
technologically advanced aircraft for delivery on lease to our
airline customers, and to support their sustainable growth over the
balance 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 fly almost any
short- and medium-haul market profitably," said Ryan Weir, vice president of Global Leasing
Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We look forward to more
opportunities to expand our relationship to support BOC Aviation
and its customers."
The 737-8 is designed to offer more fuel efficiency, reliability
and flexibility in the single-aisle market. The airplane can fly
3,500 nautical miles – about 600 miles farther than its predecessor
– allowing airlines to profitably serve new and more direct routes
for passengers. Compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 737-8
also delivers superior efficiency, using 20% less fuel and
significantly reducing CO2 emissions and operating
costs.
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, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality, and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing
company with a fleet of 612 aircraft owned, managed and on order.
Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 81 airlines in 38
countries and regions worldwide as of 30
September 2022. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong
Stock Exchange (HKEx code: 2588) and has its headquarters in
Singapore with offices in
Dublin, London, New
York and Tianjin. For more
information, visit www.bocaviation.com.
Contact:
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
Dmitry Krol
Boeing Communications
+1 (206) 661-2903
dmitry.krol@boeing.com
Timothy Ross
BOC Aviation
+65 6325 9878
+65 9837 9873
timothy.ross@bocaviation.com
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