Standard Chartered Bank ordered 10 Next-Generation 737-800s

Standard Chartered Bank has ordered 10 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s, powered by CFM56-7B engines.  The order, valued at US$960m at current list prices, was attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website. Speaking at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow, Kieran Corr, Head of Aviation Finance at Standard Chartered, said: “We are excited about adding these new Boeing aircraft to our fleet. Our current portfolio consists of over 110 aircraft on operating lease to airline clients globally. We are committed to continuing to grow and diversify our client base over the next couple of years.”