Aviation Capital Group Welcomes Boeing 737-10 FAA Certification Ahead of First Customer Delivery to WestJet
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Capital Group LLC ("ACG"), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, today welcomed the FAA's certification of the Boeing 737-10.
ACG is a launch customer for the 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family. With 63 737-10s on order, ACG is scheduled to deliver the first aircraft of the type to WestJet.
"ACG welcomes the FAA's certification of the Boeing 737-10 aircraft, an important milestone for the program and for our airline customers preparing for the aircraft's entry into service," said Thomas Baker, Chief Executive Officer and President of ACG. "Our early commitment to the 737-10 reflected our confidence in the long-term demand for an aircraft that combines the commonality of the 737 MAX family with greater capacity. We have seen very strong interest in the aircraft and look forward to delivering our first 737-10 to WestJet."
ACG Onboard the 737-10
ACG is a leading aircraft lessor for Boeing's newest and highest capacity 737 MAX. Offering up to 20% more revenue potential and 20% lower fuel burn than the older generation types it will replace, the 737-10 is ideally positioned to support airline growth, sustainability and profitability. With 1,555 orders to date, the 737-10 represents over 30% of the 737 MAX's current order book.
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About Aviation Capital Group
Aviation Capital Group is one of the world's premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 500 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of June 30, 2026, leased to roughly 85 airlines in approximately 50 countries. It specializes in commercial aircraft leasing and provides certain aircraft asset management services and aircraft financing solutions for third parties. It was founded in 1989 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. Follow ACG on LinkedIn, and for more information, visit www.aviationcapitalgroup.com.
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<p>NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation Capital Group LLC ("ACG"), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, today welcomed the FAA's certification of the Boeing 737-10. ACG is a launch customer for the 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family....</p>
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