The Tata Group-owned Air India has
announced its commitment to order 250 Airbus aircraft to boost its domestic and
international operations. The commitment includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle
aircraft as well as 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900 wide-body jets that will mark
a new era for the country as the all-new, long-range aircraft celebrates its
debut in the Indian market. The order aims to both modernise and expand the
airline’s fleet with the objective of creating a larger and premium
full-service carrier that will cater to the growing travel demand in the
region. Deliveries are set to commence with the first A350-900 arriving by
late-2023.
Boeing
and Air India announced the carrier had selected Boeing's family of airplanes
to expand its future fleet with plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787
Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes. Along with a comprehensive set of aviation
services, Air India is advancing its fleet strategy to sustainably address
South Asia's rapidly growing market for domestic and international air travel.
The
agreement between Boeing and Air India includes options for 50 additional 737
MAXs and 20 787-9s. When finalised, this will be the largest Boeing order in
South Asia and a historic milestone in the aerospace company's nearly 90-year
partnership with the carrier.
