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Boeing secures major order for thirty more Max jets from Macquarie AirFinance

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Boeing secures major order for thirty more Max jets from Macquarie AirFinance
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Boeing has received an order for 30 additional 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Macquarie AirFinance, bringing the lessor’s total orders for this model to 70. The agreement was finalized in July 2025 and previously appeared on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer.

The new order is part of Macquarie AirFinance’s strategy to modernize its fleet and meet demand from airline customers who are seeking more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft. Deliveries of these planes are scheduled through 2032.

This marks the second direct purchase by Macquarie AirFinance from Boeing. Financial details were not made public. The company is a significant player in the leasing market, with a portfolio of 227 aircraft leased to 84 airlines across 48 countries. It also holds firm orders for 105 new-generation narrowbody jets from both Boeing and Airbus.

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Brad McMullen, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing, commented:

"Macquarie AirFinance's expanded commitment to the 737 MAX is a testament to the value of this airplane among the leasing community and our airline customers. Lessors remain an important partner to Boeing and global carriers in providing financial solutions that expand single-aisle fleets."

Macquarie AirFinance’s fleet includes mainly Airbus models—160 out of its total portfolio—with the remainder made up of Boeing aircraft such as the 737 MAX, 737 NG, and 777 families, along with two Embraer E190s. The company expects future deliveries including additional units of the Airbus A220, A320neo, and more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Founded in 2006, Macquarie AirFinance operates offices in Dublin, London, San Francisco, and Singapore. It is owned by Macquarie Asset Management, PGGM Infrastructure Fund, and Australian Retirement Trust.

According to data released by Boeing through July 2025 (https://www.boeing.com/commercial/#/orders-deliveries), it secured a total of 31 orders during that month: the bulk being these latest MAX orders from Macquarie AirFinance plus one Dreamliner ordered by another customer. In terms of deliveries for July, Boeing delivered a total of 48 aircraft globally—37 being various versions of the popular narrowbody jet—while current production remains capped at no more than 38 units per month due to regulatory restrictions.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to limit monthly output following a January 2024 incident involving an Alaska Airlines jet when a door plug detached mid-flight (https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-administrator-meets-boeing-leadership-discuss-safety-improvements). As part of efforts before any production increase beyond this cap can be considered, FAA officials will conduct scenario-based tabletop exercises with Boeing to assess whether recent quality improvements can be sustained over time.

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