Boeing, BOC Aviation Finalise Order For 2 More 737-800s

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Boeing and Singapore-based BOC Aviation have finalised an order for two additional 737-800s, valued at US$186 million at current list prices. The order is part of BOC Aviation's effort to grow its portfolio of fuel-efficient airplanes. “Building on our order of 80 737 aircraft earlier this year, these two additional Next-Generation 737s enable us to respond to demand from airline customers which are expanding or replacing older fleets," said BOC Aviation managing director and chief executive officer Robert Martin in a statement by Boeing issued in Seattle here Friday. The 737 is known for its operational and fuel efficiency, and BOC Aviation expects continued healthy demand for the Next Generation 737 and 737 MAX. Meanwhile, Boeing Commercial Airplanes (Asia Pacific and India Sales) senior vice president Dinesh Keskar said BOC Aviation has played an important role in the success of the Next-Generation 737. BOC Aviation, owned by Bank of China, is the leading global aircraft leasing company based in Asia, owning one of the youngest fleets in the industry with an average aircraft age of less than four years. These two aircraft add to BOC Aviation’s order of 82 Boeing aircraft in August comprising 80 737s, of which 50 are 737 MAXs, as well as two 777-300ERs (Extended Range). -- BERNAMA