BOEING LANDS 150 MAX JET ORDER FROM AKASA AMIDST INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

Akasa’s total order book now stands at 226 aircraft, bolstering its domestic and international expansion plans, according to the statement.

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Boeing Co. won an order for 150 Max jets from India's newest airline, in a rare spot of good news for the US planemaker since a piece of fuselage blew off an Alaska Airlines flight almost two weeks ago.

Akasa Air, which began flying commercially less than two years ago, made a firm purchase for the 737 Max 10 and Max 8-200 planes to be delivered through 2032, the carrier announced at the Wings India air show Thursday. The order doesn't include the Max 9 variant involved in the Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines incident, when a door plug panel blew off shortly after takeoff.

Akasa's total order book now stands at 226 aircraft, bolstering its domestic and international expansion plans, according to the statement. The airline, which currently operates a fleet of 22 Max jets, will "continue to rely primarily on sale and leaseback financing" for its new order, Chief Financial Officer Ankur Goel said.