Make way for the MAX

We told you the orders were coming but even I didn’t expect such a large order to be placed for the 737Max. As expected, Aviation Capital Group has confirmed its commitment to purchase 35 737Max and a firm order for 20 737-800s. Although this significant commitment for the Max from the first aircraft leasing company has been overshadowed by the bumper commitment announced from Lion Air for 201 737Max and 29 737-900ERs, with options on a further 150 aircraft. Despite the historic nature of this order, the skeptics out there in Twitterland have refused to credit Boeing for such a