Pobeda: Max-200 or A321neo instead of B737-Max-8
The Russian low-cost airline Pobeda has finally cancelled its Boeing 737 Max 8 order. According to the airline, it did not have to pay any contractual penalty to Boeing. At the same time, negotiations are underway with the Americans about the Max 200. Company boss Andrei Kalmykov confirmed that Pobeda was able to withdraw from the supply contract for the Boeing 737 Max 8 without paying a penalty. At the same time, negotiations are underway with Boeing about the special low-cost airline model Max 200. This has so far only been ordered by the Ryanair Group and VietJetAir. The manufacturer also has 40 units on its books, but no customer has been announced. Theoretically, it could be Pobeda, but there is no explanation or even confirmation of this. Boeing is by no means certain that the Aeroflot subsidiary will actually order the model, as Pobeda also has its eye on the Airbus A321neo. They are making no secret of this and are also negotiating with the European aircraft manufacturer. Russian models such as the MS-21 are being considered, but the low-cost carrier seems to be more likely to fly Boeing or Airbus.