Avolon Delivers First of 6 Boeing 737-8 Max Aircraft to Virgin Australia

Avolon has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft it has agreed to sell and leaseback with Virgin Australia.

Virgin Australia has been an Avolon customer since 2011, and Avolon already has eight aircraft on lease to the airline. The new aircraft will support Virgin Australia’s fleet growth and renewal plans.

President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon, Paul Geaney commented, “We have a strong and long-standing relationship with Virgin Australia and are delighted to support their plans with 6 new 737-8 MAX aircraft. The scale of our orderbook and balance sheet give us the ability to provide our customer airlines with bespoke solutions to support their expansion and fleet transition.”

Chief Financial Officer at Virgin Australia, Race Strauss said,“We value our ongoing partnership with Avolon and we are pleased to welcome our first 737-8 MAX with the lessor. We look forward to building on our relationship with Avolon through future deliveries.”

 This delivery will be the twelfth 737-8 MAX aircraft in Virgin Australia’s fleet.