Benzinga | Oct 13, 2021 04:14PM EDT

Norwegian Airlines Flyr Inks LoI With Air Lease To Lease Six Boeing 737-8 Aircraft

* Flyr, a Norwegian low-cost passenger airline, has signed a letter of intent with Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL) for six brand-new Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) 737-8 aircraft.

* Flyr expects the aircraft delivery directly from the Boeing factory during the first half of 2022.

* Flyr also holds an option for four more aircraft with delivery in 2023.

* On average, the Boeing 737-8 emits up to 14% less emissions than previous models.

* Price Action: BA shares closed lower by 0.86% at $221.64, while AL closed higher by 0.37% at $41.86 on Wednesday.