Air Lease Corporation has announced the first of 25 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines from ALC’s order book with Boeing.

Featuring CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, this new Boeing aircraft is the first 737 MAX 8 addition to the carrier’s fleet.

“We are thrilled to announce ALC’s first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines,” said Steven Udvar-Házy, executive chairman of Air Lease Corporation.

Malaysia Airlines deliveries

“Our significant deal for 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with MAB is a milestone transaction that demonstrates ALC’s commitment to the national carrier’s long-term fleet modernisation and sustainability programme.

“We are honoured to be the first to introduce the 737-8 to the airline.”

This Boeing 737 aircraft joins six Airbus A350-900 aircraft currently on long-term lease to the airline from ALC.
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