Aviation

Indonesia’s Garuda canceling its order for 49 Boeing 737 Max jets

Jakarta – President Director of Garuda Indonesia, I Gusti Ngurah Askhara Danadiputra said that he had canceled the order of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft units.

The man who is also familiarly called Ari Ashkara said that he had written to Boeing to stop ordering Boeing 737 MAX 8. “We ourselves have sent a letter to McAllister (Boeing boss) if we declare to cancel 49 units,” Ari said when met at Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, Thursday

Continuing his words Ari revealed that Boeing’s problem is now losing the trust of the customers of Garuda Indonesia. Ari said the airline passengers did not want to ride the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

Furthermore, Ari said that even though the MAX 8 was fixed by Boeing, passenger trust in the aircraft would not return. That is the reason it has to stop ordering 49 remaining Boeing 737 MAX 8. “So even though they have fixed the MAX 8 system, that passenger confidence is gone. So we asked for it to be canceled,” said Ari.

Garuda Indonesia itself previously ordered around 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and one of them had arrived in Indonesia since 2017. However, due to a ban from the Ministry of Transportation, the aircraft has been banned from flying and grounded.

Source : Detik finance , Indonesia

Aviation

China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.