About the Boeing 737 in Commercial Operations
The Boeing 737 family - spanning the Classic (300/400/500), Next Generation (600/700/800/900) and MAX series - is the world's most widely operated commercial jet. In the UK, 737 operators include charter airlines, wet-lease providers, cargo conversion operators and specialist charter carriers serving holiday, religious and sports charter markets.
Commercial Operations Context
UK and European operators deploy the 737 across a broad range of commercial activities. The 737-800 is the dominant holiday charter workhorse; the 737-400SF and 737-800BCF cargo conversions serve e-commerce and freight operators; the MAX 8 is the modern choice for growing charter carriers. Finance structures range from simple HP facilities to complex SPV-based sale and leasebacks.
Finance Overview
Finance Types Available
- Hire Purchase (HP)
- Finance Lease
- Operating Lease
- Sale and Leaseback
Typical Market Price
£4m–£35m depending on variant and age. Values vary significantly by variant, age, total time, maintenance status and avionics fit.
Typical Deposit
30% for established AOC holders with good covenants. New operators or unusual variants may require more.
Finance Term
Up to 10 years. Longer terms available for newer variants with strong residual values.
Worked Example - Boeing 737 Finance
| Parameter | Example |
|---|---|
| Aircraft purchase price | £10,000,000 |
| Deposit (30%) | £3,000,000 |
| Finance amount | £7,000,000 |
| Indicative rate | 6.0% p.a. |
| Term | 10 years (120 months) |
| Indicative monthly payment | £77,714 (approx.) |
Example is illustrative only. Your rate and terms will depend on operator profile, aircraft condition and lender assessment.