Garuda in Talks to Bring 737 Max Back Years After Fatal Crashes
The 737 Max 8 would be leased from BOC Aviation Ltd., which said in a statement that it has 'been in commercial discussions with Garuda in respect of one B737-8 aircraft,' according to Timothy Ross, BOC Aviation's head of investor relations.
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