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The order marks the completion of part of an
agreement announced during the Paris Air Show
in June. At list prices, the order is valued at
$2.5 billion. It was then attributed to an unidentified
customer.
"This order for Next-Generation 737-800s
and 777-300ERs is a key building block in the
foundation of our growing commercial leasing fleet,"
said Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, chairman and CEO of
Air Lease Corporation. "With this order,
we'll be able to offer our clients a most economical,
fuel-efficient and versatile airplane, suitable
for a variety of profitable missions."
The Next-Generation 737 family is the world's
best-selling airplane, consistently delivering
outstanding operational and financial performance
across the widest range of missions. This order
builds on ALC's existing backlog of 60 Next-Generation
737-800s.
The 777-300ER is the world's largest long-range
twin-engine jetliner, capable of carrying 365
passengers up to 7,930 nautical miles (14,685
kilometers). To date 34 customers around the world
have ordered more than 500 777-300ERs.
"We thank Air Lease Corporation for its
confidence in the Next-Generation 737-800 and
777-300ER," said Marlin Dailey, vice president
of Sales & Marketing for Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "Air Lease Corporation's management
team has positioned itself well for success and
we are committed to supporting its growth by delivering
the best airplanes and services."
Boeing and ALC also continue working to finalize
an agreement for the purchase of four 787-9 Dreamliners.
Launched in 2010, ALC is an aircraft leasing
company based in Los Angeles, California, that
has airline customers throughout the world. ALC
and its team of dedicated and experienced professionals
are principally engaged in purchasing commercial
aircraft and leasing them to its airline partners
worldwide through customized aircraft leasing
and financing solutions.
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