Air Lease Corporation announced the delivery of the first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines from ALC’s order backlog with Boeing. Powered by CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, the new Boeing aircraft is the first 737-8 to join Malaysia Airlines’ fleet.
“We are very pleased to announce that ALC has delivered the first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “Our significant agreement with MAB for 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft is a milestone transaction that demonstrates ALC’s commitment to the national carrier’s long-term fleet modernization and sustainability program. We are honored to be the first to introduce the 737-8 to the airline.”
The Boeing 737s will join six Airbus A350-900s currently on long-term lease with ALC.
Air Lease Corporation is a global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California, with airline customers around the world. ALC is principally engaged in acquiring new commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline customers worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions.
Malaysia Airlines is the national flag carrier of Malaysia. Since September 2015, the airline is owned and operated by Malaysia Airlines Berhad. It is part of the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), a global aviation organization comprising various aviation business portfolios to serve the aviation needs of Malaysia.
