File photo of an Air India aircraft. (Photo: Reuters)
The order includes 20 787 and 10 777X wide-body aircraft, as well as 190 B737 MAX narrow-body aircraft.
Air India on Tuesday finalized a historic order for 290 Boeing aircraft at the Paris Air Show, after IndiGo announced the largest ever aircraft purchase by an airline, along with an order for 500 narrow-body aircraft from Airbus. .
During the Paris Air Show, a signing ceremony took place to commemorate the significant acquisition of Boeing’s top-of-the-line single-aisle and widebody jet, an important milestone in Air India’s fleet renewal and expansion, an official statement said. Proved.
The order includes 20 787 and 10 777X wide-body aircraft, as well as 190 B737 MAX narrow-body aircraft. Additionally, the deal includes options for 70 more aircraft.
The order, which includes 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliners and 10 777X jets with options for 50 737 MAX and 20 787 Dreamliner, is Boeing’s largest order in South Asia and highlights its 90-year partnership with Air India Is. Boeing’s official statement
It further said that Air India aims to achieve sustainable growth and effectively expand its operations in the fast-growing aviation market of South Asia. According to estimates, the region is projected to see a significant jump in its in-service fleet, growing from 700 to 2,300 airplanes over the next two decades to meet growing passenger demand.
The decision to choose these models is in line with Air India’s strategy for sustainable growth announced by the companies in February.
The development came a day after IndiGo signed a multi-billion dollar deal to buy 500 narrow-body aircraft, making it the largest aircraft order placed by any airline with Airbus.
IndiGo said in a release that the latest order will ensure a continuous flow of deliveries for the airline from 2030 to 2035. Currently, IndiGo operates a fleet of over 300 aircraft, with deliveries pending for its current order of 480 aircraft.
IndiGo’s order comprises a combination of A320NEO, A321NEO and A321XLR aircraft.
The agreement follows Air India’s order placement for 470 aircraft with Airbus and Boeing less than five months ago.