Boeing has received a $6bn firm order for 60 737 MAX aeroplanes from Aviation Capital (ACG), an aircraft leasing and asset management services provider in the US.
The deal, comprising 50 737 MAX 8s and ten 737 MAX 9s, was finalised by ACG in December 2012.
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Aviation Capital chief executive officer Denis Kalscheur said that this order was a major step in building broad portfolio of modern, fuel-efficient airplanes.
"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," Kalscheur added.
Powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines, the 737 MAX is a new-engine variant that builds on the strengths of the Next-Generation 737aircraft.
In addition to aerodynamic improvements to the tail and new advanced technology winglet, the 737 MAX will reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 13%, and according to the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, it will offer 8% lower operating costs compared with rival aircraft in the single-aisle segment.
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By GlobalDataBoeing Commercial Airplanes Global Sales senior vice president John Wojick said that the 737 MAX would deliver efficiency in the single-aisle market and improved environmental performance to ACG’s customers.
To date, Boeing has received 1,029 orders for the 737 MAX, which is scheduled to enter service in 2017, from airlines and leasing companies worldwide.
737 MAX programme vice president and general manager Bob Feldmann said that reaching 1,000 orders in a year’s time from the first order validates the exceptional value the 737 MAX offers to the customers.
In November 2012, Kuwait aircraft leasing firm ALAFCO placed a $2bn firm order for 20 737 MAX 8 aeroplanes.
In September 2012, Ireland’s Avolon finalised a $2.4bn firm order for ten 737 MAX 8s, five 737 MAX 9s and ten Next-Generation 737-800s aircraft.
Image: Aviation Capital finalised the deal for 50 737 MAX 8s and ten 737 MAX 9s in December 2012. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
