Seattle, Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today an order by Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 60 737 MAX airplanes. ACG's order, consisting of 50 737 MAX 8s and 10 737 MAX 9s, was finalized in December 2012.
"This order is a major step in building our broad portfolio of modern, fuel-efficient airplanes," said Denis Kalscheur, chief executive officer of ACG. "The 737 MAX enables us to offer our customers airplanes that provide the fuel efficiency, reliability and passenger comforts needed to grow in tomorrow's marketplace."
The order, worth $6 billion at current list prices, further illustrates the strong demand for the 737 MAX in the airplane leasing industry.
"We are proud of the confidence that ACG has placed in the 737 MAX," said John Wojick, senior vice president of global sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737 MAX will deliver to ACG's customers unsurpassed efficiency in the single-aisle market as well as improved environmental performance."
"Reaching 1,000 orders in just over a year's time from our first order
validates the exceptional value the 737 MAX offers our customers," said
Bob Feldmann, vice president and general manager, 737 MAX. "Customers
are expressing confidence in our ability to deliver improved performance
on schedule."
The 737 MAX is equipped with new LEAP-1B engines from CFM International and improvements such as the Advanced Technology Winglet, the MAX reduces fuel burn and CO2 emissions by 13 percent while maintaining the 8 percent operating cost advantage according to the aircraft manufacturer. The aircraft type has orders for 1,029 airplanes from airlines and leasing companies worldwide.
