Air India, Akasa Air’s fleet expansion might be hit due to Boeing 737 manufacturing issues

Air India and Akasa Air’s fleet expansion plans might hit a bump with Boeing detecting issues with manufacturing of its 737 MAX jets, CNBC TV18 reports.  As per the report, Boeing is in contact with its customers concerning delivery schedule. Air India’s jumbo deal includes 190 737 MAX jets while Akasa Air too has an order of 72 MAX jets to be delivered by March 2027. The report said that a supplier used non-conforming fittings in the aft fuselage section. “The manufacturing issue is likely to affect significant number of undelivered 737 MAX planes,” the report said. Earlier this month,