LE BOURGET, Paris, June 18,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Lease
Corporation [NYSE: AL; "ALC"], a leading aircraft leasing company,
announced a commitment during the Paris Air Show to purchase five
787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.5
billion at list prices.
"Demand for reliable, versatile, and fuel-efficient airplanes is
at an all-time high," said Steven Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of
Air Lease Corporation. "These five Boeing 787-9 aircraft are
required by our airline customers to satisfy strong ALC lease
placements of the 787."
Boeing has sold more than 1,400 Dreamliners since the program's
introduction, making it the fastest-selling widebody jet in
history. The 787 Dreamliner allows airlines to reduce fuel use and
emissions by 20 to 25 percent and serve far-away destinations.
The 787-9, a stretch of the 787-8, can fly 296 passengers 7,635
nautical miles (14,140 km) in addition to carrying more cargo and
allowing airlines to profitably grow routes first opened by the
787-8. The combination of unrivaled fuel efficiency and long range
has helped airlines flying the 787 family of airplanes save more
than 36 billion pounds (16 billion kilograms) of fuel and open more
than 235 non-stop routes.
"We are thrilled that ALC has decided to add more 787
Dreamliners to its elite portfolio of airplanes that they place
with customers across the globe," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of
Commercial Sales and Marketing of The Boeing Company. "I'm
confident that the market-leading capabilities of the 787-9 will
continue contributing to ALC's long-term success."
About Boeing:
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. The company supports commercial and
government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs
more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a
global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership,
Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for
its customers and invest in its people and future growth.
www.boeing.com
About Air Lease Corporation:
ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline
customers throughout the world. ALC and its team of
dedicated and experienced professionals are principally
engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them
to its airline customers worldwide through customized aircraft
leasing and financing solutions. For more information,
visit ALC's website at www.airleasecorp.com.
For further information, please contact:
Paul Bergman (at Paris Air
Show)
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+ 1 206.724.7292
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
Dmitry Krol
(U.S.)
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206 661 2903
dmitry.krol@boeing.com
Laura Woeste
Manager,
Media and Investor Relations
+1 310.553.0555
press@airleasecorp.com
+974 4022 2200
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