Malaysia Air Reviews $2.75 Billion Boeing Max Order Amid Concern

  • Carrier ordered 25 Max jets; has option to double purchases
  • Boeing under pressure to reassure carriers of plane’s safety
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Malaysia Airlines Bhd. is reviewing whether to go ahead with a $2.75 billion order to buy 25 of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jets in the wake of two fatal crashes that's led to the global grounding of the plane, a person familiar with the matter said.

Though the state-run airline hasn't made any decision, it wants Boeing’s reassurances about the plane’s safety before proceeding further, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter.