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MC Aviation Partners (MCAP), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp., has finalized an order for two
Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s valued at $153 million at list
prices.
The order represents MCAP's first direct purchase
of airplanes from Boeing.
"We are delighted that we signed
a purchase agreement with Boeing for two 737-800s. We consider
this a very memorable event for MCAP and Boeing. These aircraft
will be leased to Skymark Airlines Inc. in Japan," said Tatsuo
Sato, CEO, MCAP.
"Boeing has enjoyed a long and productive
relationship with Mitsubishi Corp., and we now look forward to a
new chapter as we build a strong relationship with MCAP," said
John Wojick, vice president of Sales - Leasing and Asset
Management, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With this purchase of
Next-Generation 737s, MCAP will be able to provide its customers
the world's most popular jetliner - featuring high reliability,
fuel efficiency and low operating costs, valuable factors for
successful carriers around the globe."
The Tokyo-based
MCAP, which holds the largest aircraft lease assets in Japan, owns
60 airplanes worth more than $2 billion. MCAP also manages 60
other airplanes.
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