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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025, PRNewswire – Boeing and AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, announced the lessor has placed its first direct order for Boeing airplanes with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more.
The deal enables AviLease to scale up its growing portfolio and provides its customers with the latest generation, fuel-efficient aircraft.
The single-aisle order aligns with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strategic plan to transform the country into a global aviation hub. The airplanes will support the country’s goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 150 million visitors annually by 2030.