Air Lease Corporation has delivered one new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, featuring CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, on long-term lease to Cayman Airways (KX).
This Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the first of four 737 MAX 8 aircraft confirmed to deliver to Cayman Airways through 2020 from ALC’s order book with Boeing. With this new ALC aircraft, Cayman Airways will be the first 737 MAX 8 operator in the Caribbean and the aircraft will feature a new addition to the livery to showcase the airline’s first 737 MAX.
“ALC is pleased to announce this new Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivery with Cayman Airways,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “With this new 737 MAX 8 and the additional three aircraft set to deliver from ALC, Cayman Airways is successfully modernizing its fleet with the most technologically advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft to enhance the airline’s overall operations, maximize customer comfort and bring a new standard of excellence for travelers to and from the Cayman Islands.”