Air Lease delivered the first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines Berhad from its order book with Boeing. Featuring CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, this new Boeing aircraft is the first 737-8 addition to enter Malaysia Airlines’ fleet.
“We are thrilled to announce ALC’s first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft delivered to Malaysia Airlines,” Steven Udvar-Házy, executive chairman of Air Lease, said. “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 modernization and sustainability program. We are honored 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 Malaysia Airlines from Air Lease.
