Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Avolon on its order for 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, as part of Avolon’s wider firm order for 250 new-technology aircraft from Boeing and Airbus. The order is subject to the approval of Bohai, Avolon’s majority shareholder, anticipated before the end of October 2026.
The order supports the long-term fleet requirements of Avolon’s airline customers and brings the firm’s total aircraft commitments to 749 aircraft.
Avolon, headquartered in Dublin, is a leading global aviation finance company focussed on maintaining a fleet of young, fuel-efficient aircraft.
The WFW London Aviation team that advised Avolon was led by Assets and Structured Finance Partner Chris Mitchell supported by Senior Associate Liam Clozier.
Chris commented: “We are pleased to have once again advised Avolon on a major purchase order that strengthens its delivery pipeline and takes its total firm aircraft commitments to 749. The transaction reflects Avolon’s continued ability to secure the most fuel-efficient aircraft technology to meet its airline customers’ fleet renewal and expansion plans.”
WFW also supported Avolon on its previous orders for 75 Airbus A321neo and 15 A330neo aircraft in July 2025, 100 A321neo aircraft from Airbus in December 2023 and 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft in September 2023.
