Boeing has another high-volume order from the aircraft leasing sector, with Dublin-based Macquarie AirFinance booking for 30 737 MAX-8 jets. Neither the OEM nor the buyer indicated the value of the order, which could be worth up to $1.65 billion based on the available data for listed prices.
The new order raises Macquarie’s total bookings for 737 MAX jets to 70 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled through 2032. The group has a portfolio of more than 300 aircraft on lease to 84 airlines in 48 countries.
Boeing has recorded 334 orders for the 737 MAX series during 2025, despite the numerous production complications for the narrow-body jets. Jet leasing agencies value the 737 MAX-8’s versatility (configurable for up to 210 passengers) and range (up to 3,500 nautical miles); those businesses represent nearly 25% of Boeing’s roughly 6,800 outstanding orders for the 737 MAX series.
According to Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing: "Lessors remain an important partner to Boeing and global carriers in providing financial solutions that expand single-aisle fleets."
According to CEO Eamonn Bane of Macquarie AirFinance, "The Boeing 737 MAX offers exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, making it an ideal choice for our airline customers worldwide."
He continued: “By expanding our fleet with these state-of-the-art aircraft, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our partners, while supporting the future of global aviation."
