DUBLIN, IRELAND — Boeing announced that Irish lessor and Griffin Global Asset Management ordered five Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets. The purchase is Griffin’s first direct order with Boeing as the company sees strategic opportunities in placing its orders during the market recovery.



“As market conditions rebound, we are finding opportunities to serve our airline customers in innovative ways. An important component of this strategy is providing balanced capacity that meets returning passenger demand. The 737-8 is well-positioned to support this objective, and this order lays a strong foundation for more to come with Boeing and Griffin on future opportunities,” said Ryan McKenna, founder, and CEO of Griffin.

Designed and built-in Renton, Washington, the 737 MAX family delivers superior efficiency, flexibility, and reliability while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by at least 14% compared to the airplanes they replace. The 737-8 seats up to 189 passengers and can fly 3,550 nautical miles – about 600 miles farther than its predecessor – allowing airlines to offer new and more direct routes for passengers.

Every 737 MAX features the new Boeing Sky Interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting that enhances the sense of spaciousness, and larger pivoting overhead storage bins.