Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft
1 year, 2 months ago

Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air has ordered 150 B737 Max aircraft, the airline announced on Thursday at the Wings India Air show which is currently being held in Hyderabad. Akasa Air said that it is the only Indian airline in the history of civil aviation to reach an order book of over 200 aircraft within a span of 17 months of commencing operations “Akasa currently has a fleet of 76 aircraft. The latest order, comprising of 737 MAX 10 and 737 MAX 8-200 jets will provide the airline a steady aircraft delivery stream through 2032, cementing the company’s domestic and international expansion plans,” the airline stated. In 2021, Akasa Air had placed its initial order of 72 B737 MAX aircraft, which was followed up with an order of four Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in June 2023.

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The winners and losers of 2024 in Indian skies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The winners and losers of 2024 in Indian skies

Live Mint  

The growth of the domestic aviation sector could have been more than last year, had it not been for the supply chain constraints and the SpiceJet conundrum. The Tata Group airlines has emerged as winners with Air India Express seeing a growth of over 20% in departures and capacity by ASK, while Air India ferried 16% more domestic passengers over …

Boeing to deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers this year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boeing to deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers this year

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: US planemaker Boeing on Thursday said it will deliver 24 aircraft to Indian carriers in 2025, with plans to deliver more starting 2027. Boeing also said that India and South Asia’s commercial airplane fleet will grow nearly four-fold over the next 20 years, with the region’s carriers needing over 2,800 new aircraft by 2043 to meet growing demand. …

Boeing to deliver 24 planes to India in 2025, pins travel hopes on rising middle class
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boeing to deliver 24 planes to India in 2025, pins travel hopes on rising middle class

Live Mint  

Boeing is set to continue delivering two aircraft per month this year to Indian airlines, the mix of narrowbody and widebody planes maintaining the company's average of the last two years. India’s second biggest airline Air India and its youngest Akasa Air together have pending deliveries over 400 Boeing aircraft. Ashwin Naidu, MD-commercial marketing for India and South Asia, said, …

Hundreds of excess pilots grounded at Akasa as plane deliveries retard
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of excess pilots grounded at Akasa as plane deliveries retard

The Hindu  

The global shortage of new aircraft that has disrupted expansion plans for most airlines in the world has also led to an oversupply of pilots at Akasa Air. Akasa Air has nearly 850 pilots, which is far in excess of the cockpit crew it needs to operate a fledgling fleet of 26 aircraft, according to industry practice. As a new …

Flight path 2025: What lies ahead for Indian carriers
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Flight path 2025: What lies ahead for Indian carriers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The year 2024 saw India’s aviation industry grow on the back of American aircraft manufacturer Boeing's white tail planes - those that are built without any pre-existing customer. As per data available on Boeing's website, the American firm delivered only 30 B-737 MAX aircraft to Air India group and Akasa. According to a Cirium official, "Neither Airbus nor …

New Year 2025: Akasa Air announces special sale with flight tickets starting at ₹1,599
3 months ago

New Year 2025: Akasa Air announces special sale with flight tickets starting at ₹1,599

Live Mint  

New Year 2025: Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air has announced a New Year Sale, offering discounts on fares across its domestic and international routes. Passengers can book their flight tickets through all platforms, such as the Akasa Air website—www.akasaair.com—mobile app, and travel partners. Other facilities According to Akasa Air, passengers will get several facilities, such as USB ports on most …

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA
3 months ago

Akasa Air fined ₹10 lakh by DGCA

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The civil aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on Akasa Air for refusing boarding to seven passengers on a Bengaluru-Pune flight. Violation of Aircraft Rules In the demand notice accessed by Mint, DGCA said, “In exercise of the powers conferred under Rule 162 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, and …

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Tata Sons-owned Air India on Monday said it has placed a firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus. With the latest order, Air India's total order book now stands at 570 aircraft, which has overshadowed IndiGo's previous order of 500 aircraft. In 2023, Air India placed an order for 470 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus worth $70 …

Air India confirms order for 100 Airbus aircraft as part of global expansion plan
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India confirms order for 100 Airbus aircraft as part of global expansion plan

Firstpost  

The deal is worth some $6.4 billion after typical industry discounts, according to estimated delivery prices from UK-based Cirium Ascend An Air India Airbus A320neo passenger plane moves on the runway after landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India, on October 22, 2021. Reuters File Tata group-owned Air India has confirmed an order for 100 Airbus aircraft, …

Air India orders 100 more Airbus aircraft, expanding fleet to 570
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India orders 100 more Airbus aircraft, expanding fleet to 570

Deccan Chronicle  

Air India has announced a significant order for 100 additional Airbus aircraft, marking a major step in the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The new order includes 10 A350 widebody jets and 90 A320 Family single-aisle aircraft, which will contribute to Air India's goal of modernizing and growing its fleet to meet rising demand and enhance operational efficiency. With this, …

Air India adds 100 more aircraft to its Airbus order
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India adds 100 more aircraft to its Airbus order

Live Mint  

In September 2024, Airbus added orders for 85 aircraft under ‘Undisclosed Customer’ in its monthly Orders and Deliveries update. There was large-scale speculation that Air India had placed these orders, converting some of its options to firm orders. It turns out now that the speculations were right, and Air India has indeed converted its options for 90 A320neo family aircraft …

Akasa Air expects MAX delivery in a matter of ‘days and weeks’ after six-month delay from Boeing
7 months ago

Akasa Air expects MAX delivery in a matter of ‘days and weeks’ after six-month delay from Boeing

The Hindu  

Boeing customer Akasa Air is hopeful of taking the delivery of its 25th 737 MAX aircraft “in a matter of days and weeks” after being hit by delays due to slowing down of production following increased scrutiny on the aerospace manufacturer from regulators in the U.S. Without directly blaming the U.S. aerospace manufacturer, the airline’s CEO and founder Vinay Dube, …

Akasa Air to expand U.P. operations, eyes 100 weekly flights
9 months, 1 week ago

Akasa Air to expand U.P. operations, eyes 100 weekly flights

Hindustan Times  

Eighteen months after its launch, Akasa Air is set to expand its operations in Uttar Pradesh, targeting 100 flights per week. operations, eyes 100 weekly flights Currently, the airline operates 87 flights from the state and is eyeing the 100-flights-per-week mark in six months. Akasa Air also connects Lucknow and Varanasi with three international destinations including Doha, Riyadh and Jeddah …

Akasa Air: First Mumbai to Doha flight on March 28 to bolster Qatar-India connectivity
1 year, 1 month ago

Akasa Air: First Mumbai to Doha flight on March 28 to bolster Qatar-India connectivity

Hindustan Times  

In less than two years of commencing operations, Akasa Air will start international services with its first flight to Doha from Mumbai on March 28. Akasa Air: First Mumbai to Doha flight on March 28 to bolster Qatar-India connectivity "Starting 28 March 2024, Akasa Air will operate four non-stop flights a week, connecting Mumbai with Doha, enhancing air connectivity between …

Akasa Air to Cancel 4 Mumbai-Bengaluru Flights Daily from Feb 15-Mar 30
1 year, 1 month ago

Akasa Air to Cancel 4 Mumbai-Bengaluru Flights Daily from Feb 15-Mar 30

News 18  

Akasa Air on Tuesday said it will be cancelling four flights daily between the city and Bengaluru following government guidelines issued to reduce congestion at the Mumbai airport. The civil aviation ministry has asked Mumbai airport operator MIAL to cut the number of scheduled flights and also restrict private jet operations for longer hours, according to reports. In a statement, …

Boeing makes further inroads in the Indian aviation market with big Akasa Air order
1 year, 2 months ago

Boeing makes further inroads in the Indian aviation market with big Akasa Air order

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited “triple digit” order from Akasa Air was finally signed at Wings India yesterday. Visitors gathered near an Akasa Air aircraft during the 'Wings India 2024', an exhibition and conference on civil aviation, at the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad on January 18, 2024. After the fall of Jet Airways, there were less than 100 Boeing narrowbodies in India as …

Akasa in $20-bn deal to soar higher with 150 Boeing planes
1 year, 2 months ago

Akasa in $20-bn deal to soar higher with 150 Boeing planes

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Akasa Air has placed an order with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing for an additional 150 narrow-body 737 MAX planes that will cost India’s youngest airline an estimated $20 billion. In 2021, Akasa Air had placed its initial order of 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which was followed up with an order of 4 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft …

India’s newest airline orders 150 Boeing Max aircraft, in good news for plane maker
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s newest airline orders 150 Boeing Max aircraft, in good news for plane maker

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s newest airline will buy …

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets
1 year, 2 months ago

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Boeing and Akasa Air have jointly announced a substantial expansion of the Indian carrier's fleet with an order for 150 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The confirmation was made at the Wings India 2024 airshow, where Akasa Air revealed plans to leverage the fuel-efficient 737 MAX family for both domestic and international growth. Akasa Air, an all-737 operator since …

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
1 year, 2 months ago

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Hindustan Times  

India's low-cost carrier Akasa Air has placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to solidify its position as a major player in the rapidly growing Indian aviation market. This is also the first major order announcement for Boeing's troubled MAX jetliner programme since a mid-air cabin panel blowout this month. The latest order, comprising of 737 MAX 10 …

‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA

The Hindu  

An Indian airline discovered that a “washer” in the rudder control system of a 737 MAX-8 plane was missing after Boeing ordered a global inspection of the MAX family of aircraft last month, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday, hours after reports emerged that two U.S. carriers, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, found loose bolts on their …

Akasa Air completes inspection of its Boeing 737 Max planes; says noadverse findings
1 year, 2 months ago

Akasa Air completes inspection of its Boeing 737 Max planes; says noadverse findings

The Hindu  

Akasa Air on January 8 said it has completed a thorough inspection of its entire fleet of in-service Boeing 737 Max planes and that there are no adverse findings. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, on January 5, directed domestic airlines to immediately inspect emergency exits of all Boeing 737-8 Max planes in their fleets as an "abundant precautionary measure" …

Alaska incident: Which airlines in India are flying the Boeing 737 MAX and should you be worried?
1 year, 2 months ago

Alaska incident: Which airlines in India are flying the Boeing 737 MAX and should you be worried?

Hindustan Times  

Aviation has had a turbulent start in 2024, starting with the write off of A350 in Japan after the collision of Japanese coast guard aircraft while landing to the incident in Portland where the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX9 had its door blown off. Passenger oxygen masks hang from the roof next to a missing window and a portion of a …

Not just pilot shortage: what caused Akasa Air’s August turbulence?
1 year, 5 months ago

Not just pilot shortage: what caused Akasa Air’s August turbulence?

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air has had a turbulent last 90 days. From an August to remember for its launch to an August to forget for its cancellations and shrinking of market share, the full circle came in much earlier for Akasa Air. The reconfiguration of these would potentially add 15 seats a plane and at an average of 6.8 flights per day, …

Akasa Air CEO says not possible to list on exchanges by 2027
1 year, 5 months ago

Akasa Air CEO says not possible to list on exchanges by 2027

Live Mint  

Akasa Air, the latest entrant in the domestic aviation space, will not be launching an initial public offering and listing on stock exchanges by 2027, the carrier's chief executive officer Vinay Dubey was reported as saying on October 22. Dube, while speaking to news agency PTI, said that listing by the end of this decade would be a “much more …

Akasa Air gets govt nod to fly international routes
1 year, 6 months ago

Akasa Air gets govt nod to fly international routes

The Hindu  

Mumbai-headquartered budget airlines Akasa Air has received the Union Government’s nod to start international flights, which it is likely to do before the year-end, the company announced, despite mass flight cancellations in the past three months as more than 40 pilots walked out to join rival Tata-led Air India Express. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has designated Akasa Air as …

Akasa Air flying less after some pilots quit abruptly
1 year, 6 months ago

Akasa Air flying less after some pilots quit abruptly

The Hindu  

Indian budget carrier Akasa Air is flying less and will give up market share in the short term to ensure it runs a reliable operation after some pilots quit the airline, CEO Vinay Dube told employees in an email late on September 20. "When a small set of pilots abandoned their duties and left without serving their mandatory contractual notice …

Akasa sues 43 pilots for joining other airlines without serving a notice period
1 year, 6 months ago

Akasa sues 43 pilots for joining other airlines without serving a notice period

Live Mint  

Akasa Airline has decided to take legal action against 43 pilots who joined other airline/s without serving the notice period. "We have sought legal remedy only against a small set of pilots who abandoned their duties and left without serving their mandatory contractual notice period," an Akasa Air spokesperson said. As per a June report, Akasa Air announced that from …

Akasa Air gets 20th aircraft, now eligible to fly international routes
1 year, 7 months ago

Akasa Air gets 20th aircraft, now eligible to fly international routes

The Hindu  

Akasa Air welcomed its 20th aircraft in Bengaluru becoming the first airline in Asia to add the 737-8-200 variant of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet. Going from 0 to 20 aircraft within 12 months is not just an Akasa record, but a record that encapsulates the potential of our great country, and one for our whole nation to …

Akasa Air is a long-term bet for Jhunjhunwala family: CEO
1 year, 8 months ago

Akasa Air is a long-term bet for Jhunjhunwala family: CEO

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Akasa Air is a long-term investment for Rare Enterprises and the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala family, the airline’s founder and chief executive officer Vinay Dube said, pointing to the lengthy investment horizons of the late legendary investor. Akasa was the last of the investments that Rakesh made and one of the things that he had the greatest emotional ties …

World leaders hail Air India, IndiGo order of around 1500 aircrafts; 'Will provide millions of jobs in US'
1 year, 9 months ago

World leaders hail Air India, IndiGo order of around 1500 aircrafts; 'Will provide millions of jobs in US'

India TV News  

As major Indian airlines-- IndiGo and Air India-- placed orders for nearly 1500 aircraft of Boeing and Airbus, world leaders gathered during the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States, applauded the deal and expressed satisfaction as it will produce millions of jobs in America, especially at a time when the country is reeling under economic …

Akasa Air adds four aircraft to its original order book of 72 Boeing 737 Max
1 year, 9 months ago

Akasa Air adds four aircraft to its original order book of 72 Boeing 737 Max

Live Mint  

Indian budget carrier Akasa Air has placed an order for four Boeing 737 Max jets, both companies said on Wednesday, the latest in a spate of orders by the country's airlines. Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, today announced an order for four additional Boeing 737-8 jets at the ongoing Paris Air Show, a follow-up to the already placed order of …

After Indigo, Air India signs pacts with Airbus, Boeing to buy 470 aircrafts
1 year, 9 months ago

After Indigo, Air India signs pacts with Airbus, Boeing to buy 470 aircrafts

India TV News  

Air India on Tuesday signed agreements with Airbus and Boeing for acquiring 470 planes for an estimated USD 70 billion at list prices. Air India said the agreements go "one step further in its USD 70 billion fleet expansion program that it announced in February this year". Campbell Wilson, Air India CEO, and MD said its ambitious fleet renewal and …

IndiGo buys 500 planes from Airbus, the largest order in aviation history
1 year, 9 months ago

IndiGo buys 500 planes from Airbus, the largest order in aviation history

Live Mint  

IndiGo airline announced on Monday that it has made a record order for 500 Airbus A320 aircraft. In a statement, IndiGo airline termed the order as the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus and informed that the deliveries of the aircraft are expected between 2030 to 2035. This 500 aircraft order is not only IndiGo’s largest order, …

Akasa Air eyes $75-100 million via fresh equity: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Akasa Air eyes $75-100 million via fresh equity: Report

Live Mint  

Akasa Air, a new Indian airline supported by the late billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, is planning to raise $75-100 million through the issuance of new shares in order to expand its operations. Akasa Air has approached potential investors, including private equity firms and high net-worth individuals, to raise funds for its expansion, according to sources. Additionally, one of the individuals mentioned …

India has one of the best airfare regimes; there should be no 'gouging': Akasa Air CEO
1 year, 9 months ago

India has one of the best airfare regimes; there should be no 'gouging': Akasa Air CEO

The Hindu  

India has one of the best airfare regimes in the world, but there should not be "gouging" in terms of ticket prices to take advantage of a particular situation, according to Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube. His comments come against the backdrop of concerns about a steep rise in airfares in certain routes amid capacity reduction due to the Go …

Akasa Air introduces a 10% ‘Monsoon Bonanza’ discount for these 16 locations
1 year, 9 months ago

Akasa Air introduces a 10% ‘Monsoon Bonanza’ discount for these 16 locations

Live Mint  

Akasa Air has announced a special ‘Monsoon Bonanza’ sale across its network, giving customers the opportunity to reserve affordable rates for upcoming trips. Since its founding in August 2023 by Rakesh Junjhunwala, Aditya Ghosh and Vinay Dube, Akasa Air has carried more than 2 million passengers and reached the milestone of operating more than 900 flights per week with a …

Ryanair to order between 150 and 300 Boeing 737 Max jets
1 year, 10 months ago

Ryanair to order between 150 and 300 Boeing 737 Max jets

Associated Press  

Ryanair said Tuesday it agreed to buy 150 Boeing 737 Max planes with an option for 150 more, marking the biggest aircraft purchase in the Irish airline’s history and a boost for Boeing. Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said the planes will replace some of the airline’s older Boeing jets and provide room for growth. He said on a call with …

Akasa Air to hire nearly 1,000 people by March 2024
2 years ago

Akasa Air to hire nearly 1,000 people by March 2024

India TV News  

Akasa Air to hire nearly 1,000 people by March 2024 The announcement by Akasa Air to hire nearly 1,000 people by March 2024 will help dispel the pessimism prevailing due to a streak of layoffs by big firms. Amid numbers of laying off news, an Indian low-cost airline Akasa Air announced to hire nearly 1,000 people by the end of …

Akasa Air to hit foreign skies by end of 2023
2 years ago

Akasa Air to hit foreign skies by end of 2023

The Hindu  

Late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, the new entrant in the Indian civil aviation sector, said it will start international operations to destinations that match the capability of Boeing 737 MAX’ by the end of calendar 2023. Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air told The Hindu in Bengaluru that the airline would introduce international flights by the end …

Akasa Air Intends to Purchase More Than 100 Aircraft
2 years ago

Akasa Air Intends to Purchase More Than 100 Aircraft

News 18  

While Akasa Air has already placed a firm order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, the low-cost airline has plans of placing an order for over 100 aircraft in the time to come. Akasa Air has completed six months of operation, and with the delivery of one aircraft every 15 days, the airline has reached a fleet size of 17 …

Explained | Air India’s mega aircraft deal with Boeing and Airbus
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Air India’s mega aircraft deal with Boeing and Airbus

The Hindu  

The story so far: Scripting history with the largest-ever aircraft order in the history of global aviation, Tata group-owned Air India on Tuesday announced jumbo deals with aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing to acquire 470 jets at an estimated cost of Rs 6.4 lakh crore. pic.twitter.com/dKJbZVafzn — Boeing Airplanes February 14, 2023 The 777-9 will be the largest jet in …

After historic AI order, other Indian carriers plan to order around 1,200 planes
2 years, 1 month ago

After historic AI order, other Indian carriers plan to order around 1,200 planes

Live Mint  

After Air India's historic order of 840 planes to Airbus and Boeing, other Indian airlines too are planning to order close to 1,200 more aircraft in over two years. According to a report by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation India, Indian carriers are expected to place orders for additional 1,000-1,200 aircraft, starting off with another large order from IndiGo. …

Air India places order for 840 aircraft; includes option to buy 370 planes: Official
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India places order for 840 aircraft; includes option to buy 370 planes: Official

The Hindu  

Tata Group-owned Air India has placed an order for 840 planes with Airbus and Boeing, including the option to acquire 370 aircraft, with a senior airline official on Thursday saying the order is a "landmark moment" in the Indian aviation history. The announcement by Air India's Chief Commercial and Transformation Officer Nipun Aggarwal comes a day after the airline said …

Air India has placed orders for 840 planes, including option to buy 370 aircraft
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India has placed orders for 840 planes, including option to buy 370 aircraft

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Tata Group-owned Air India has placed an order for 840 planes with Airbus and Boeing, including the option to acquire 370 aircraft, with a senior airline official on Thursday saying the order is a "landmark moment" in the Indian aviation history. The announcement by Air India's Chief Commercial and Transformation Officer Nipun Aggarwal comes a day after the …

Air India ordered 840 planes, including 370 optional buys, from Airbus, Boeing
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India ordered 840 planes, including 370 optional buys, from Airbus, Boeing

Hindustan Times  

Air India has ordered a total of 840 planes from Airbus and Boeing including 370 optional buys, said Nipun Aggarwal, chief commercial officer of the airline, said, in his social media post on Thursday. READ | Biden announces Air India-Boeing deal, vows deeper ties with Modi Aggarwal stated that the aircraft order demonstrates the vision and aspiration of Tata Group …

Air India to get 250 Airbuses, 220 Boeing planes
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India to get 250 Airbuses, 220 Boeing planes

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Air India, now owned by the Tata Group, on Tuesday announced a mega-deal with French aviation giant Airbus to acquire 250 aircraft — 210 narrow-bodied and 40 wide-body A-350 aircraft —a move hailed by both Prime Minister Narendra Modis and French President Emmanuel Macron as an “important milestone in the India-France strategic partnership.” The deal itself was announced …

Air India reveals orders for 470 Boeing, Airbus jets
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India reveals orders for 470 Boeing, Airbus jets

Associated Press  

LONDON — Air India unveiled orders Tuesday for 470 Boeing and Airbus passenger jets as it races to tap surging demand for increasingly affordable air travel from the nation’s growing ranks of middle-class consumers. Toulouse, France-based Airbus will provide Air India 40 wide-body A350 Airbus aircraft and another 210 narrow-body A320neo planes, Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in the …

Air India places monumental order for approximately 500 planes from Airbus, Boeing: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Air India places monumental order for approximately 500 planes from Airbus, Boeing: Report

India TV News  

In an effort to rebuild itself under its new owners, Air India has signed a massive contract for roughly 500 new planes worth more than $100 billion. Reportedly, this might be the airline's single-largest purchase ever as Air India is in a process to overhaul itself under the Tata Group with a fleet that is fuel-efficient. While the airline reached …

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