United, BOC Aviation sign lease for three 737s, single 787-9

BOC Aviation has entered into a lease transaction with long-time customer United Airlines, covering four Boeing aircraft. The deal, disclosed 7 October, covers three 737 Max 9s and a sole 787-9. All three aircraft are currently in operation with the North American carrier. The three 737 Max 9s are powered by CFM International Leap-1B engines, while the 787 is powered by GE Aerospace’s GEnx engines. According to Cirium fleets data, United has 82 737 Max 9s and 38 787-9s in service. BOC Aviation CEO Steven Townend notes: “The financing of these four latest generation Boeing aircraft provides us with an incremental investment opportunity as we continue to grow our business.”<br/>