Boeing Lands $3.5 Billion Order from SMBC Aviation Capital for 25 More Fuel-Efficient 737 MAX 8 Jets

Boeing secures order from SMBC Aviation Capital for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, growing lessor's MAX fleet to over 80 jets.
Deal exemplifies growing demand from lessors for single-aisle aircraft like the MAX 8.
MAX 8 provides up to 20% fuel efficiency gains over older models, reducing emissions.
Deliveries of the 25 aircraft scheduled for 2028-2029.
Comes after $7.8 billion order from Vietnam Airlines for 50 MAX 8s just yesterday.

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