Boeing says wins $3.9bn planes order from Air Lease

FARNBOROUGH: US planemaker Boeing said on Tuesday that Air Lease Corporation had ordered 26 of its passenger jets in a deal worth $3.9 billion (2.9 billion euros).

"Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced today an order for 26 airplanes -- six 777-300ER and reconfirmed 20 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $3.9 billion at current list prices," said a statement issued at the Farnborough airshow.