Boeing has secured 30 additional 737 MAX orders from lessor Macquarie AirFinance, bringing the company’s total orders for the 737 MAX 8 to 70 aircraft. The agreement, finalized in July 2025, had previously appeared as an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website.
The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 order comes as Macquarie AirFinance aims to modernize its aircraft portfolio. It also shows strong demand from Macquarie AirFinance’s airline customers worldwide, as carriers look to upgrade their fleets for better efficiency and lower environmental impact. The 737 MAX 8 aircraft are scheduled for delivery through 2032.
Second Direct Order From Boeing
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 remains one of the most favored narrowbody choices for lessors across the world. The September 2, 2025, order marks Macquarie AirFinance’s second direct agreement with the American aircraft manufacturer. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Macquarie AirFinance is a major player in aircraft leasing and financing, with a portfolio of 227 aircraft placed with 84 airlines in 48 countries. The company also has a firm order book of 105 new-generation narrowbody Boeing and Airbus jets. Commenting on the new 737 MAX order, Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing, said:
“Macquarie AirFinance’s expanded commitment to the 737 MAX is a testament to the value of this airplane among the leasing community and our airline customers. Lessors remain an important partner to Boeing and global carriers in providing financial solutions that expand single-aisle fleets.”
Macquarie AirFinance Diverse Aircraft Portfolio
Macquarie AirFinance offers a diverse aircraft portfolio for its customers around the world. At present, the leasing company owns 227 aircraft, with Airbus making up the majority. Its portfolio includes 160 Airbus, 65 Boeing, and two Embraer E190 jets. The Airbus fleet comprises both narrowbody and widebody models, such as the A220, A320neo, A330, and A350 families.
Meanwhile, the Boeing fleet consists of the 737 MAX, 737 NG, and 777 families. Looking ahead, the company is awaiting 70 737 MAX 8, 26 Airbus A220, and 12 Airbus A320neo deliveries, according to the lessor’s official website.
Aircraft Type |
Number Of Units |
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Airbus A320-200 |
93 |
Airbus A320neo |
45 |
Airbus A350 |
6 |
Airbus A321-200 |
5 |
Airbus A330-300 |
5 |
Airbus A330-200 |
2 |
Airbus A319 |
2 |
Airbus A220 |
2 |
Boeing 737-800 |
56 |
Boeing 777-300ER |
6 |
Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
2 |
Boeing 737-700 |
1 |
Embraer E190 |
2 |
Founded in 2006, Macquarie AirFinance has offices in Dublin, London, San Francisco, and Singapore. The leasing company is owned by Macquarie Asset Management, PGGM Infrastructure Fund, and Australian Retirement Trust.
Latest Data On Boeing Orders And Deliveries
Boeing has released its orders and deliveries data through July 2025. During the month, the US-based plane maker secured a total of 31 orders, including 30 737 MAX 8s from Macquarie AirFinance and a single 787 Dreamliner from an unidentified customer. Boeing is expected to release the August 2025 figures soon.
In terms of deliveries, Boeing handed over 48 aircraft to 29 customers worldwide. The most delivered model was, unsurprisingly, the Boeing 737 MAX, with 37 units. Currently, Boeing is limited by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to producing only 38 737 MAX aircraft per month. The company aims to lift this cap to increase monthly output.

- Stock Code
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BA
- Business Type
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Planemaker
- Date Founded
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July 15, 1916
- CEO
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Kelly Ortberg
In recent news, the FAA will conduct scenario-based planning, known as tabletop exercises, with the American aircraft manufacturer before considering an increase in 737 MAX production beyond the current limit of 38 aircraft per month. Production has been capped at this level since a January 2024 incident in which a door plug blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737-9. Since then, Boeing has taken steps to improve quality and safety, and the FAA wants to ensure the company can sustain this progress.