Boeing received its first order after reaching a deal with striking machinists, but it still faces a difficult road ahead.

Avia Solutions Group, which leases aircraft and provides related services, has ordered 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with an option to order 40 additional jets, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday.

ASG and Boeing jointly announced the order on November 12, with the Lithuania-based but Ireland-registered company ordering 80 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with the purchase split between 40 firm and 40 optional orders.

Avia Solutions Group placed an order for as many as 80 Boeing Co. 737 Max jets as the aircraft charter operator prepares for growing demand for so-called wet leases during peak travel months.

(ASG), the European ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider, has ordered 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal consists of 40 firm orders for B737-8s plus 40 options. The order is the first to be placed directly with Boeing by the Dublin-based group,

The single-aisle Boeing 737-8 is the best selling jet from the MAX series, as it provides exceptional flexibility for both short-haul and medium-range flights. This adaptability is particularly advantageous for ACMI operations, enabling airlines to effectively manage peak seasons and unforeseen operational difficulties.

Aircraft lessor and airline operator Avia Solutions Group has ordered 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s, marking the company's first direct purchase from the US manufacturer.