‍DUBLIN — Macquarie AirFinance announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-8, expanding its 737 MAX portfolio to 70 aircraft. The purchase was booked earlier in July, as it was not listed on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website until an official announcement was made on September 2, 2025.

Macquarie AirFinance’s 70 ordered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft account for nearly one-quarter of the total order book for the MAX family.

Boeing 737 MAX Enhanced Efficiency

A large customer base and reduced operating costs are making the 737 the cornerstone of most lessors’ portfolios, accounting for 30% of all financed airplanes. 

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Boeing 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers at a distance up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km). Compared to older-generation aircraft, the Boeing 737 MAX Family offers a 20% reduction in fuel burn and carbon emissions, making it well-suited to support airline fleet modernization. 

"This incremental order marks another milestone in our company's growth strategy. The Boeing 737 MAX offers exceptional fuel efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, making it an ideal choice for our airline customers worldwide. By expanding our fleet with these state-of-the-art aircraft, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our partners, while supporting the future of global aviation," said Eamonn Bane, CEO of Macquarie AirFinance

Supporting Growing Demand, Fleet Modernization

Boeing forecasts that 33,000 new single-aisle airplanes will be needed over the next 20 years to replace older models and meet growing travel demand.

"Macquarie AirFinance's expanded commitment to the 737 MAX is a testament to the value of this airplane among the leasing community and our airline customers. Lessors remain an important partner to Boeing and global carriers in providing financial solutions that expand single-aisle fleets," commented Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing.

Macquarie AirFinance

Macquarie AirFinance is a leading aircraft leasing and financing solutions provider with a total of 227 aircraft leased to 84 different airlines in 48 countries with 105 brand new Boeing and Airbus aircraft on order.