Griffin Global Asset Management entered into long-term lease agreements for six new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to United Airlines. The aircraft delivered over the course of April and May 2025.
“We are thrilled to partner with United and welcome them as a new customer,” Eric Hild, senior vice president of marketing for Griffin Global Asset Management, said. “These six new technology Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft are key to United’s fleet plan and we look forward to building on our long-term partnership with the United team in the years ahead.”
“We are pleased to work with Griffin on this transaction, as we grow our Boeing MAX 9 fleet in accordance with our United Next plan,” Mike Leskinen, chief financial officer of United Airlines, said. “They provide increased gauge, a great customer experience and will contribute to higher margins.”
This transaction is consistent with United’s fleet plan and aircraft delivery expectations as outlined in its Q1/25 investor update on April 15, 2025.
