Boeing says India's Jet Airways signs firm order for 75 737 MAX jets

Boeing said Wednesday it has won a binding order from Jet Airways for 75 of its 737 MAX narrowbody jets, as the carrier expands to meet domestic passenger demand that has shown no sign of abating despite years of growth. Jet Airways, in a regulatory filing late Tuesday, said it had entered an agreement to buy the aircraft, but it did not say whether the agreement was a formal order or a non-binding memorandum of understanding. Boeing said that Jet Airways will be the first Indian airline to take delivery of the new and improved 737 jet. Based on Boeing's list prices, the deal could be worth between US$7.2b and $9.7b depending on which 737 MAX variants the airline chooses. The 737 MAX can seat between 130 and 230 passengers, depending on the variant. <br/>