BOC Aviation has announced the completion of a lease agreement with United Airlines (United) for three Boeing 737-9 and one Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The three 737-9s are equipped with CFM LEAP-1B engines, while the 787-9 operates with General Electric GEnx engines. All four aircraft are currently in service with United, supporting the airline's ongoing fleet renewal programme.
Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation, expressed his satisfaction with the deal: “We are delighted to support our long-time customer, United, once again as it continues its fleet renewal programme. The financing of these four latest-generation Boeing aircraft provides us with an additional investment opportunity as we continue to expand our business.”
BOC Aviation is a global aircraft operating lessor with a fleet of 680 aircraft owned, managed, and on order. As of June 30, 2024, its owned and managed fleet was leased to 93 airlines across 47 countries and regions. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has its headquarters in Singapore, with additional offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin.