Aviation Capital Group Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) placed a new firm order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets on Jan. 13, 2026: 25 of the 737-8 and 25 of the 737-10.
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Aviation Capital Group (ACG) placed a new firm order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets on Jan. 13, 2026: 25 of the 737-8 and 25 of the 737-10. The purchase raises ACG's Boeing 737 MAX order book to 121 aircraft, including 50 firm orders for the 737-10, giving ACG the largest 737-10 order book of any lessor. Boeing said the order supports delivery positions from 2026 to 2033. Lessors have ordered nearly 1,300 737 MAX jets, about one fifth of the total 737 MAX backlog. ACG reported approximately 470 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of Sept. 30, 2025, leased to roughly 90 airlines in ~50 countries.
Positive
- 50-aircraft order placed (25 x 737-8; 25 x 737-10)
- ACG 737 MAX order book increased to 121 aircraft
- ACG holds the largest 737-10 order book among lessors
- Delivery schedule secured for 2026–2033 supporting long-term supply
Negative
- Delivery span through 2033 defers full fleet deployment and near-term revenue realization
- Adds significant long-term delivery commitments to ACG's existing fleet of ~470 aircraft
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News Market Reaction – BA
On Jan 13, the day this news came out, BA closed 1.98% above the previous close. That session’s volume was 1.6x the stock’s average daily volume.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 13 session.
Key Figures
- New 737 MAX order
- 50 jets
- Order from Aviation Capital Group (25 737-8, 25 737-10)
- 737-8 jets
- 25 aircraft
- Portion of ACG’s new 737 MAX order
- 737-10 jets
- 25 aircraft
- Portion of ACG’s new 737 MAX order
- ACG 737 MAX order book
- 121 aircraft
- Total Boeing 737 MAX jets on order after this deal
- Firm 737-10 orders
- 50 aircraft
- ACG’s firm 737-10 orders, largest lessor order book
- Lessor 737 MAX orders
- Nearly 1,300 jets
- Total 737 MAX jets ordered by lessors, ~one fifth of backlog
- ACG fleet size
- Approximately 470 aircraft
- Owned, managed and committed aircraft as of Sep 30, 2025
- ACG customer airlines
- Roughly 90 airlines
- Lessee base across about 50 countries
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- ACG doubles its 737-10 order book with purchase of 25 additional jets as well as additional order for 25 737-8s
- 737-10 order is single biggest order for the aircraft type by a lessor
"This order for additional 737 MAX aircraft enhances the strategic value of ACG's orderbook, supports a key pillar of our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to the latest fuel-efficient aircraft technology," said Thomas Baker, chief executive officer and President of ACG. "We are pleased to be able to offer our global customers a continuous stream of 737 MAX delivery positions from 2026 to 2033 to support their growth, as well as the versatility of both the 737-8 and 737-10 variants."
The acquisition of 50 additional jets increases ACG's Boeing 737 MAX order book to 121, including 50 firm order for the 737-10. With this purchase, ACG has the largest order book for the 737-10 of any lessor.
"ACG's expanded order for the 737-10 reflects strong confidence in the airplane and its appeal to the lessor's customers worldwide." said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "With this repeat order, ACG continues to be an established and highly valued partner on the 737 MAX program and we look forward to deepening this relationship in the coming years as we deliver its first 737-10 airplanes."
The 737 MAX family offers airlines efficiency and route flexibility for short- and medium-haul air travel, making the 737 MAX family a valuable asset for airplane lessors. Lessors have now ordered nearly 1,300 737 MAX jets which represents one fifth of the total 737 MAX backlog.
Aviation Capital Group is one of the world's premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 470 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of September 30, 2025, leased to roughly 90 airlines in approximately 50 countries. It specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties. ACG was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more information, visit aviationcapitalgroup.com.
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