Boeing and Avolon have announced that the leasing company has closed the purchase of 140 planes 737-10; This is a record order 737 MAX by a leasing company, bringing Avolon's backlog to more than 240 units.
Leasing companies have placed firm orders for more than 230 planes 737-10, a figure five times higher than the order book that these companies had for the largest variant of the 737 MAX at the end of 2025.
With the 737-10, Avolon can meet the strong market demand for higher capacity single-aisle aircraft and leverage the family's versatility 737.
Record orders for Boeing 737 MAX
«We continue to see strong demand for aircraft with cutting-edge technology, and this order further strengthens our long-term delivery portfolio. The 737-10 combines exceptional profitability with the capacity that airlines increasingly demand, which makes it one of the most attractive aircraft in its category», said Andy Cronin, Executive Director (CEO) by Avolon. "This agreement enhances our ability to support airline growth and fleet renewal over the next decade.", while strengthening our well-established relationship with Boeing".
The 737, which has a wide customer base and low operating costs, It constitutes a fundamental pillar in the portfolios of most leasing companies, representing approximately the 30 % of all financed aircraft.
«The growing and diverse portfolio of aircraft 737 Avolon's MAX enables its airline customers to modernize their fleets with aircraft that reduce emissions and operating costs, "They improve the profitability of routes and contribute to long-term sustainability objectives.", noted Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing. "With long-term travel demand expected to remain strong, We are prepared to support aircraft leasing companies that expand their single-aisle aircraft portfolios with fuel-efficient aircraft., capable of operating on various route networks".
The 737-10 offers the best profitability per seat of any single-aisle aircraft. It has capacity for up to 230 passengers and a range of 3100 nautical miles (5740 kilometres).
The projected annual growth of 4 % in passenger traffic over the next 20 years is driving leasing companies to expand their offering of single-aisle aircraft. These companies have placed orders for more than 1450 planes 737 MAX, which represents approximately 20 % of the order book Boeing.
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