GE Capital Aviation Services Has Ordered A Total Of 645 Boeing Airplanes

Boeing has delivered its 500th airplane to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The Next-Generation 737-800 will be leased to Kenya Airways and is the 401st 737 delivered to the leasing company. 

"This is a major milestone in our 20-year association with Boeing," said Norm Liu, President and CEO, GECAS. "We are proud to take delivery of our 500th Boeing airplane. Boeing is a key business partner providing us with advanced, efficient and reliable airplanes that our airline customers need to be successful in today's competitive marketplace."

GECAS has ordered a total of 645 Boeing airplanes, recently adding the 787-10 and the 737 MAX to their order book. GECAS has taken delivery of a large portfolio of Boeing airplanes, including 57 777s, 30 767s, eight 747s and four 757s.

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) is a world leader in aviation leasing and financing. GECAS owns or services a fleet of more than 2,150 aircraft (~1,840 fixed wing and ~310 rotary wing) in operation or on order, plus provides loans collateralized on an additional ~400 aircraft.

(Source: Boeing news release. Image from file)

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