DAE completes delivery of 10 Boeing 737-9 jets to United Airlines

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has announced the successful completion of its sale-and-leaseback agreement with United Airlines, delivering all 10 Boeing 737-9 aircraft as stipulated. This significant transaction, finalized on November 26, 2025, underscores a strategic partnership between the global aviation lessor and the major US carrier, supporting United's ongoing fleet modernization and expansion initiatives. The rapid execution of the deal, completed within six months from document signing, highlights the operational efficiency and collaborative efforts of both DAE and United Airlines teams.

The delivered aircraft are next-generation, fuel-efficient Boeing 737-9 models, crucial for airlines aiming to enhance operational sustainability and passenger capacity on key routes. DAE's CEO, Firoz Tarapore, expressed appreciation for United Airlines' continued confidence throughout the expedited process, emphasizing the seamless cooperation that facilitated the mandate's fulfillment. These deliveries are integral to United's strategy to bolster its domestic and short-to-medium haul international networks, leveraging the 737-9's performance capabilities.

This specific transaction also fits into DAE's broader portfolio, which currently includes ownership, management, and commitments for a total of 236 Boeing aircraft. Notably, 119 of these are from the 737 MAX family, demonstrating DAE's substantial investment in this popular narrowbody platform. The successful conclusion of this agreement further solidifies DAE's position as a leading aircraft lessor and its commitment to supporting the fleet growth of major global airlines like United. The partnership is expected to deepen as both entities continue to navigate the dynamic commercial aviation market.