An Indonesian airline cancels a multibillion-dollar order for the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet after the plane was involved in two deadly crashes in five months
"Our passengers have lost confidence to fly with the Max 8," Garuda spokesperson Ikhsan Rosan told CNN.The Indonesian carrier ordered 50 of the planes in 2014 for $4.9 billion. It has taken delivery of one of them but has now sent a letter to Boeing saying it no longer wants to receive the remaining jets on order, Ikhsan said.Pilots transitioned to 737 Max 8 with self-administered online courseIt's the latest blow to Boeing over the 737 Max, its bestselling passenger jet.
The grounding is expected to cost Boeing billions of dollars.CNN reported earlier this week that US Justice Department prosecutors have issued multiple subpoenas as part of an investigation into Boeing's certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration and the company's marketing of 737 Max planes.
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