March 22, 2019, 11:17 AM GMT By Lucy BaylyIndonesia’s flag carrier has requested cancellation of a $6 billion order for 49 Boeing 737 Max jets, citing customer concerns, the company confirmed Friday. Airline Garuda Indonesia ordered 50 of the aircraft in 2014 and has taken receipt of just one since then. A spokesperson for the airline said it sent a letter to Boeing on March 14 to cancel its order for the remaining number. Boeing has been working on a software update that is expected to correct issues with the 737 Max maneuvering characteristics augmentation system. Boeing's entire fleet of 385 Max jets is currently grounded, with outstanding orders for some 4,600 planes.

Source: Ethiopian News March 22, 2019 11:15 UTC