BOC Aviation Places Order for 120 Narrowbody Jets, and More
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BOC Aviation Places Order for 70 Airbus A320neos and 50 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
BOC Aviation has placed a landmark order for 120 narrowbody aircraft, comprising 70 Airbus A320neo family jets and 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, announced on March 31, 2025.
This dual-manufacturer agreement represents the Singapore-based aircraft lessor's largest-ever order and includes conversion rights for both aircraft families, with deliveries scheduled through 2032 for Airbus and 2031 for Boeing aircraft.
Key Points
- The Airbus order increases BOC Aviation's backlog to approximately 200 aircraft, with total Airbus deliveries set to exceed 700 since their first order in 1996
- Boeing order expands BOC Aviation's 737 MAX portfolio to 215 aircraft, creating their largest Boeing orderbook position in company history
- BOC Aviation currently manages a fleet exceeding 800 aircraft and engines, leased to 92 airlines across 48 countries and regions
- The lessor currently has 69 737 MAX airplanes on operating leases serving more than 15 airlines globally
- Single-aisle jets are projected to account for 75% of global deliveries over the next 20 years, with lessors having ordered more than 1,200 737 MAX jets to date
- This order solidifies BOC Aviation's position among the top five global aircraft operating lessors
What It Means
This strategic split order strengthens BOC Aviation's market position while balancing investments between the two major manufacturers.
The significant commitment signals strong confidence in continued air travel growth and increasing demand for fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft.
