Will Garuda Indonesia Order Airbus A320’s To Repla

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Some airlines are expecting Boeing to pay for costs incurred from the grounding of the 737 MAX. However, one airline is going a step further. Garuda Indonesia, the flag carrier of Indonesia, has sent a letter to Boeing requesting the cancellation of their order for 49 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Although the Indonesian carrier acknowledges Boeing is intending to fix the MAX, passenger confidence has been likely lost, making it hard to operate flights with the aircraft.

As yet, Garuda has no plans to add Airbus narrowbodies to their fleet. Boeing representatives have agreed to meet with the airline in Jakarta next week “for discussion and negotiation” regarding the request to cancel their order. The discussions may involve converting their 737 MAX order to a different Boeing aircraft.

If the cancellation request does move forward, Garuda will need to find a narrowbody replacement for the aircraft they have on order. The focus for the carrier will be to find an aircraft which offers similar functions and seats as the 737 MAX. The most likely option is clearly the Airbus A320neo, which shares similar fuel efficiency, range and passenger capacity.

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