Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle said it has cancelled its 97 outstanding orders for planes from US manufacturer Boeing. Norwegian said in a statement it had terminated the purchase agreements of five 787 Dreamliners and 92 737 Max aircraft. It is also seeking compensation for losses it claims it incurred from the global grounding of the 737 Max planes as well as engine issues on the 787. Expand Close A Boeing 737 Max heads to a landing at Boeing Field in Seattle (Elaine Thompson/PA) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp A Boeing 737 Max heads to a landing at Boeing Field in Seattle (Elaine Thompson/PA)Talks with Boeing have “not led to an agreement with a reasonable compensation”, the carrier said in the statement. The 737 Max has been grounded around the world since March 12 2019 following deadly crashes involving the plane model.

Source: Irish Independent June 30, 2020 10:07 UTC