Africa Business Radio

India lifted its ban on Boeing Co.’s 737 Max jet, a major boost to the American planemaker that leaves China as the only leading aviation market yet to allow the aircraft to resume service.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in an order posted on its website says India’s decision comes after it observed no untoward reporting on jets already flying since 17 global regulators allowed it to resume flights.Boeing rose 0.4% to $222 before the start of regular trading in New York. The stock had climbed 3.3% this year through Wednesday while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 16%.