Boeing's 737 MAX Troubles Persist as Akasa Air Seeks Over 200 More Jets

Airline Akasa Air is reportedly in talks with Boeing to acquire more than 200 additional 737 MAX jets, nearly doubling its existing order book. According to Bloomberg, this deal comes at a time when Boeing is facing challenges with a software problem on the MAX that has led two of its biggest US customers to start turning airplanes away.

The two separate stories raise concerns about Boeing's ability to deliver what it's selling. This question has been at the center of attention for Boeing's single-aisle program this year.

Akasa Air's potential deal with Boeing would be a significant one, as it would nearly double its existing order book.