AerCap Orders 15 More Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

AerCap has placed a new order for 15 more Boeing 787-9 jets. The announcement was made today at the on-going Farnborough International Airshow. AerCap is the leasing industry's biggest Boeing 787 Dreamliner customer. This latest order takes AerCap's 787 Dreamliner portfolio to approximately 140 airplanes.

The agreement includes substitution rights for the 787-10, giving AerCap the flexibility to switch to the larger 787 Dreamliner variant that delivers more capacity and new opportunities for its airline customers.

AerCap's 787 Dreamliner fleet portfolio is attractive to airlines seeking to renew their fleets and achieve their sustainability goals. As the largest member of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family, the 787-10 will boost an airline's capacity with 50 more seats than the 787-9, while reducing fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces.

As airlines deal with near-term macro-economic uncertainties, AerCap's extensive portfolio helps customers to grow or replace older widebody airplanes without committing to direct purchases.

AerCap was the first lessor to take delivery of the 787 Dreamliner in 2013. The 787 Dreamliner has since become the standard for new generation widebody airplanes, opening more than 540 new non-stop routes between city pairs that were never previously served and carrying more than 1.3 billion passengers since entering service.

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. It serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions.

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.