CALC to buy MAX 10 jets
PARIS: China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) is among the inaugural customers for a larger new version of Boeing’s 737 jetliner, said two industry sources on Saturday.
The MAX 10 will be launched at the Paris Airshow today with the backing of at least two Chinese lessors, CALC and the aviation arm of China Development Bank.
CALC’s purchase of the newest variant of Boeing’s most-sold jet is seen as part of an order for 50 aircraft from the 737 MAX family announced by the Hong Kong leasing firm last week.
CALC, part-owned by China Everbright Bank, reported the overall order on Thursday but did not disclose a breakdown by type of model.
It is the company’s first Boeing order and will diversify its portfolio following previous Airbus purchases.
The 190-230-seat Boeing 737 MAX 10 is designed to plug a gap at the top end of Boeing’s singleaisle range after strong sales of the competing Airbus A321neo.