Boeing works to win another big Saudi order

Big deal: A worker inspects a Boeing 737 MAX airliner in Renton, Washington. The American planemaker is understood to be in talks to sell at least 150 of its 737 Max jetliners to Saudi Arabia startup Riyadh Air. — AFP

CHICAGO: Boeing Co is working to land its second major deal in Saudi Arabia this year, with the US planemaker in talks to sell at least 150 of its 737 Max jetliners to startup Riyadh Air, according to people familiar with the matter.

The new carrier, owned by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is shopping for about 300 to 400 single-aisle jets in total, including options, said the people, who asked not to be identified since the discussions are private.