Aircraft Lessor Places 2026 B737MAX Order – Growing Orderbook to 121
USA – Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a full‑service aircraft asset manager and leasing company, has placed a new order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, including 25 737‑8s and 25 737‑10s, bringing its total MAX order book to 121 aircraft and making ACG the largest lessor customer for the 737‑10 variant to date.
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This latest acquisition doubles ACG’s 737‑10 order book, reinforcing its confidence in the type’s market potential and its role in supporting global airline growth strategies.
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ACG now holds 50 firm orders for the 737‑10, which offers the largest capacity in the MAX family and is suited for high‑density, short‑ to medium‑haul routes.
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The new order also includes 25 737‑8 aircraft, widely used by airlines for their fuel efficiency, operational range, and flexibility across diverse route networks.
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ACG highlighted that this investment supports its long‑term leasing strategy, enabling it to offer customers consistent 737 MAX delivery slots from 2026 through 2033.
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Boeing noted that lessors now account for nearly 1,300 737 MAX orders, representing around 20% of the total program backlog, underscoring the type’s enduring appeal in the leasing market.
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“This order for additional 737 MAX aircraft enhances the strategic value of ACG’s orderbook, supports a key pillar of our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to the latest fuel-efficient aircraft technology. We are pleased to be able to offer our global customers a continuous stream of 737 MAX delivery positions from 2026 to 2033 to support their growth, as well as the versatility of both the 737-8 and 737-10 variants.” — Thomas Baker, CEO & President, Aviation Capital Group
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“ACG’s expanded order for the 737-10 reflects strong confidence in the airplane and its appeal to the lessor’s customers worldwide. With this repeat order, ACG continues to be an established and highly valued partner on the 737 MAX program and we look forward to deepening this relationship in the coming years as we deliver its first 737-10 airplanes.” — Brad McMullen, SVP of Commercial Sales & Marketing, Boeing
Source: Boeing
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