January 6, 2013

Boeing 737 MAX Gets Milestone Order from Aviation Capital Group - Jan 2, 2013


737 MAX surpasses 1,000 orders to date
Leasing industry continues to invest in the 737 MAX

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. The 737 MAX has now accumulated more than 1,000 orders to date.

"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...

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Boeing 737 MAX Gets Milestone Order from Aviation Capital Group - Jan 2, 2013