Market Chatter: Boeing in Talks With Akasa Air for More Than 200 737 MAX Jets

04:49 AM EDT, 09/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Boeing (BA) is in talks with India's Akasa Air for an order of more than 200 737 MAX aircraft as the carrier seeks to expand its fleet into the next decade, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Akasa has unfilled orders for 183 Boeing 737 MAX jets and operates 43, with a new order decision possible early next year and terms potentially finalized in H2 2027, according to the report. The talks are at an early stage and may not result in a purchase, with the potential deal valued at billions of dollars before customary industry discounts, Bloomberg added. Boeing and Akasa Air did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)