{"id":44491,"date":"2023-09-12T15:01:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=44491"},"modified":"2023-09-12T15:01:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:31:15","slug":"smbc-aviation-orders-25-new-boeing-737-max-8-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/12\/smbc-aviation-orders-25-new-boeing-737-max-8-jets\/","title":{"rendered":"SMBC Aviation Orders 25 New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SEATTLE- <\/strong>Boeing <\/a>and SMBC Aviation Capital have jointly announced that the aircraft lessor is placing an order for 25 737 MAX (737-8)<\/a>. This latest order elevates SMBC’s existing backlog to 81 737 MAX jets<\/strong>, with a focus on the market-leading 737-8 model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amidst a resurgence in global travel demand, leasing companies are actively seeking to bolster their single-aisle aircraft portfolios. Further aiming to offer airlines more fuel-efficient jets capable of servicing diverse route networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SMBC Orders 25 Boeing 737 MAX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peter Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, expressed his satisfaction with the additional order. He underscored the company’s dedication to providing customers with cutting-edge, fuel-efficient aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further, He noted that this commitment aligns with their customers’ sustainability goals and cost-reduction strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrett also emphasized their client’s evident and enduring demand for the 737 MAX. Subsequently, positioning SMBC Aviation Capital for growth in tandem with the robust global recovery in air travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 737-8 aircraft offers airlines the flexibility to serve diverse route networks while significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions by an average of up to 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each plane is estimated to save approximately 8 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually when compared to the aircraft it replaces. Notably, Boeing has already secured over 400 orders for the 737 MAX family in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes highlighted the significance of SMBC’s decision to augment its 737 MAX backlog with an order for 25 737-8s. This move underscores SMBC’s confidence in the aircraft’s value to its airline clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that the 737-8’s exceptional versatility and unmatched fuel efficiency make it a vital asset for the leasing sector. Thereby assisting airlines in reaching their sustainability and efficiency objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 737-8 accommodates between 162 to 210 passengers, depending on the configuration, and boasts a range of 3,500 nautical miles, making it a profitable choice for both short- and medium-haul routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Situated in Dublin, Ireland, within the IFSC, SMBC Aviation Capital ranks as the second-largest global aircraft operating lease company in terms of the number of aircraft in its portfolio. The company’s fleet includes owned, managed, and committed aircraft, totaling nearly 900. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMBC Aviation Capital places its primary focus on cutting-edge, fuel-efficient, and narrowbody aircraft types to ensure that it equips customers worldwide with the aircraft essential for the successful expansion of its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 2001, the company underwent acquisition in 2012 by a consortium comprising two of Japan’s prominent corporations, SMFG and Sumitomo Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boeing is a prominent player in the worldwide aerospace industry. It specializes in developing, producing, and maintaining commercial aircraft, defense solutions, and space systems catering to customers across over 150 nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a prominent U.S. exporter, Boeing harnesses the expertise of a global network of suppliers to drive economic growth, foster sustainability, and positively impact communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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