Irish aircraft leasing company Avolon has finalised its order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft. Boeing confirmed the agreement on Wednesday, 4 November.
Avolon had already announced an order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on 9 October, alongside a major Airbus purchase. The latest announcement confirms that all 140 Boeing aircraft will be 737 MAX 10s.
More than 240 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on order
According to Boeing, the agreement raises Avolon’s unfilled 737 MAX order backlog to more than 240 aircraft.
Avolon is an aircraft leasing company rather than an airline. It purchases aircraft and leases them to airline customers, meaning the 140 jets are not intended for one operator alone.
Leasing companies are an important part of the commercial aircraft market. Airlines can use leased aircraft to expand or renew their fleets without purchasing every jet directly from a manufacturer.
The largest 737 MAX variant
The 737 MAX 10 is the largest aircraft in Boeing’s 737 MAX family. It is designed for airlines seeking higher capacity on short- and medium-haul routes.
The US Federal Aviation Administration granted type certification to the aircraft in October 2026. NOMADIY previously covered the certification and expected first deliveries.
Avolon has not published a complete delivery schedule or identified all future airline operators as part of the final order announcement.
Part of a wider fleet investment
The Boeing order forms part of a larger fleet investment programme announced by Avolon in October. The lessor also ordered 110 Airbus aircraft from the A320neo and A330neo families.
Finalising the Boeing purchase marks another step in Avolon’s long-term fleet expansion and renewal plans.
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Boeing, finalised order, 4 November 2026 · Avolon, initial order announcement, 9 October 2026
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lamblukas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Boeing 737 MAX 10 at its Renton unveiling, November 2019. Resized to 2400 × 1350.
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