Macquarie AirFinance, the aircraft leasing subsidiary of Australia’s Macquarie Group (OTCPK:MCQEF) (OTCPK:MQBKY), announced Tuesday that it has agreed to purchase 30 Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737-8 jets, advancing its strategy to modernize its portfolio with newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft.
The company didn’t release financial terms of the transaction, which represents its second direct purchase agreement with Boeing (NYSE:BA). The aircraft maker confirmed to Reuters that the order was finalized in July and initially listed on its website as coming from an “unidentified” customer. With this deal, Macquarie AirFinance now has 70 737 MAX aircraft on order, with deliveries scheduled through 2032.
The order adds to Boeing’s (BA) commercial momentum in 2025. In recent months, the U.S. planemaker has announced significant wins, including Korean Air’s record-breaking $36.5 billion order for a mix of widebody and narrowbody jets in August and BOC Aviation’s purchase of 50 737 Max 8s earlier this year.
Boeing (BA) highlights the 737 Max family as a key enabler of airline fleet renewal, citing up to 20% lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to older aircraft it replaces.