Garuda Says It’s in Talks to Buy as Many as 75 Boeing Aircraft

A Boeing 737 Max 8 passenger jet.

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PT Garuda Indonesia is in talks to buy scores of Boeing Co. aircraft as the distressed flag carrier seeks to expand its international network, its CEO said.

The airline is discussing buying between 50 and 75 jets from the US manufacturer, including 737 Max 8 and 787-9 models, Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday.