Boeing Get's $921M Order for 737-800 Jetliners

Boeing BA and Dublin, Ireland-based leasing company Avolon today announced an order for 12 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. Valued at approximately $921 million at average list prices, the Avolon order was posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website in December 2009 and attributed to an unidentified customer. "Avolon's order is especially significant because it is a brand-new player in the leasing industry, having just launched in May and established offices around the world," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Avolon's selection of the 737 is another indicator of the 737's value to airlines and investors. Their entry into the marketplace is another signal that both the aviation industry and the air transport sector are recovering – and that's good news for all of us."