Press Release

BOC AVIATION ORDERS 50 NEW BOEING 737-8 AIRCRAFT

31 Mar 2025

BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) to purchase 50 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery through to 2031 and include conversion rights to other variants of the Boeing 737 family.

“Our strong partnership with Boeing has led to this 50-aircraft order for the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 aircraft. With this transaction, we have commitments to purchase over 140 of these aircraft, which is the largest Boeing orderbook position in our history,” said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, BOC Aviation. “This order will enable us to continue providing our airline customers with technologically advanced aircraft for their future fleet growth.”

“BOC Aviation’s latest investment in the 737-8 demonstrates the confidence lessors have in this airplane to meet continued air travel demand and improve fuel efficiency,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “The 737-8 is much sought after by airlines due to its unmatched versatility, generating significant operational savings because of lower fuel consumption.”

About BOC Aviation

BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a portfolio of over 800 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 92 airlines in 48 countries and regions worldwide as at 31 December 2024. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx code: 2588) and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. For more information, visit www.bocaviation.com.

About Boeing

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.

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For more information, please contact:
Timothy ROSS
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