Macquarie AirFinance, the aircraft leasing arm of Australia's Macquarie Group, has placed a second direct order with Boeing for 30 737-8 aircraft, bringing its total 737 MAX order book to 70 units with deliveries scheduled through 2032. While financial terms were undisclosed, this purchase, previously booked by Boeing as 'unidentified' in July, underscores continued long-term demand in the aircraft leasing sector and provides clarity on Boeing's order backlog.
Macquarie AirFinance, the leasing arm of Macquarie Group (MQG.AX), has confirmed a direct order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, expanding its total 737 MAX order book to 70 units. This transaction provides increased clarity for Boeing's (BA.N) backlog, as the purchase was previously listed as "unidentified" in its July order data, reinforcing the sustained demand for its flagship narrow-body jet. For Macquarie, the deal, with deliveries scheduled through 2032, represents a significant long-term strategic investment in modernizing its fleet. The emphasis on "sustainable and cost-effective solutions" highlights the competitive necessity for lessors to offer fuel-efficient, new-generation aircraft to airline clients. While financial terms were not disclosed, the order signals strong confidence from a major lessor in the continued recovery and long-term growth trajectory of global air travel.
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