Seattle, September 25th 2018: SMBC Aviation Capital is pleased to announce that we have today delivered our first of thirteen Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft (MSN 44863) on sale and leaseback to India’s premier full-service international airline, Jet Airways.

The full transaction, originally announced in February 2018 involves the sale and leaseback of 13 Boeing 737 MAX 8 powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines.

The delivery occurred while the aircraft was located on ground at the Boeing Delivery Centre in Seattle. The next aircraft is currently scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2019.