Australia's Macquarie AirFinance to add 30 Boeing 737-8s to its fleet

The global aircraft leasing arm of Australia's Macquarie Group MQG said on Tuesday it has purchased 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, in line with its goal to transition to more fuel-efficient, new generation models.

Macquarie AirFinance did not disclose financial details of the deal, which marks its second direct order with Boeing BA.

Boeing, in response to a Reuters email request, said it does not disclose list price details publicly.

Boeing said separately that the purchase was booked in July as "unidentified" on its orders and deliveries website and brings Macquarie AirFinance's 737 MAX order book to 70, with the aircraft scheduled for delivery through to 2032.

The aircraft maker has won a string of major orders in 2025 so far, with Korean Air 003490 placing its largest ever order for a mix of 787s, 777s and 737 airplanes worth about $36.5 billion in late August. Singapore-based BOC Aviation 2588 ordered 50 737 MAX 8 jets in late March.

The 737 MAX family is "well-suited" to support airline fleet modernization by reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes they replace, according to Boeing.

"By expanding our fleet with these state-of-the-art aircraft, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our partners," said Eamonn Bane, CEO of Macquarie AirFinance.