Wed, Jul 16, 2014
Leasing Company Adds Dreamliner To Portfolio With Six 787-9s
Boeing and Avolon announced the leasing company's commitment for six 787-9 Dreamliners and five additional 737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $2 billion at current list prices.
This commitment marks Avolon's first order for the efficient 787 Dreamliner and will increase the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 20 airplanes. When finalized, the order will be posted on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website.
"Our investment strategy is focused on building a portfolio of young, modern and fuel-efficient commercial aircraft. This order for six Boeing 787-9 aircraft, when combined with our ongoing sale and leaseback investments in the 787 family, reflects our commitment to our customers to have a product offering built around the latest and most technically advanced aircraft available in the market," said Domhnal Slattery, CEO of Avolon.
"We are also pleased to reconfirm our commitment to purchase five Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The 737 has proven itself a hugely popular aircraft with airlines, investors and financiers worldwide," said Slattery. "Avolon was one of the first three lessors to order the 737 MAX when we announced our original commitment in July 2012 and we are delighted to increase that commitment now, reflecting our confidence in the asset and our customers' need to operate the most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft."
"We are thrilled that Avolon is committing to order the 787-9 Dreamliner and additional 737 MAXs," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner. "This addition to its portfolio reflects Avolon's important role in the leasing industry and the market popularity of both the Dreamliner and 737 MAX."
(Image provided by Boeing)
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