Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets
Lessors have placed firm orders for more than 230 737-10 airplanes in 2026.
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Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Avolon announced that the aircraft lessor finalized its purchase of 140 737-10 airplanes, expanding its unfilled orders. The purchase raises Avolon's 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 airplanes.
Lessors have placed firm orders for more than 230 737-10 airplanes in 2026, five times the lessor backlog for that variant at the end of 2025. Across the 737 MAX family, lessors have ordered more than 1,450 airplanes and account for about 20% of Boeing's backlog.
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Positive
- Moderate pointAvolon's finalized purchase of 140 737-10 airplanes adds to Boeing's orders.
- Moderate pointLessors' firm 737-10 orders exceed 230 in 2026, five times their variant backlog at year-end 2025.
Negative
- None.
Key Figures
- 737-10 aircraft order
- 140 airplanes
- Avolon finalized its purchase
- Avolon 737 MAX backlog
- More than 240 airplanes
- Unfilled orders after the purchase
- 2026 lessor 737-10 orders
- More than 230 airplanes
- Firm orders placed by lessors
- Lessor backlog increase
- Five times
- Compared with the lessor backlog for the largest 737 MAX variant at end-2025
Historical Context
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FAA certification cleared the 737-10 for deliveries; over 30 customers had ordered 1,555 airplanes.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
- Record single-aisle purchase by a lessor raises Avolon's 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 airplanes
- Large single-aisle jets like the 737-10 are the fastest-growing segment of commercial aviation
Lessors have placed firm orders for more than 230 737-10 airplanes in 2026, five times more than the lessor backlog for the largest 737 MAX variant at the end of 2025.
With the 737-10, Avolon can meet strong market demand for larger single-aisle jets and leverage the versatility of the 737 family.
"We continue to see strong demand for new technology aircraft, and this order further strengthens our long-term delivery pipeline. The 737-10 combines outstanding economics with the capacity airlines increasingly require, making it one of the most attractive aircraft in its class," said Avolon CEO Andy Cronin. "This agreement enhances our ability to support airline growth and fleet renewal well into the next decade, while further strengthening our long-standing partnership with Boeing."
The 737, with a large customer base and low operating costs, is a cornerstone of most lessors' portfolios, representing approximately
"Avolon's growing and diverse 737 MAX portfolio enables its airline customers to modernize fleets with aircraft that reduce emissions and operating costs, improve route economics and support long-term sustainability goals," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "As long-term travel demand is expected to remain strong, we stand ready to support lessors expanding their single-aisle portfolios with fuel-efficient jets that can operate across diverse route networks."
The 737-10 offers the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle airplane. It can seat up to 230 passengers and has a range of 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 kilometers).
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About Avolon
Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 138 airlines in 62 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,092 aircraft, as of 30 September 2026. www.avolon.aero
About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Contact
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
Keelan Morris
Boeing Communications
+44(0)7798 828 790
keelan.j.morris@boeing.com
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FAQ
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How many Boeing 737-10 airplanes did Avolon order?
Avolon finalized a purchase of 140 Boeing 737-10 airplanes. The order increases Avolon's 737 MAX backlog to more than 240 unfilled orders.