Air India and Boeing have formally announced an order agreement for 68 airplanes, valued at more than $11 billion at list prices and scheduled to begin deliveries in November 2006.
The order consists of 23 777s, including eight 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliners and 15 777-300ERs (Extended Range), and 27 787-8 Dreamliners. Air India Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, will receive 18 Next-Generation 737-800s.
According to Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Alan Mulally, โBoeingโs commitment to the Indian aviation industry dates back more than 60 years. Air India is a valued and long-time partner, and we look forward to working closely with this great airline as it expands its operations with its all-Boeing fleet and brings its unique offerings to the world.โ
Currently Air India operates a fleet of 11 747-400s, two 747-400 Combis, two 747-200s, two 747-300 Combis, three 777-200ERs and 21 Airbus 310-300s.
In addition, Boeing has also announced that is has committed to investing in a regional maintenance, repair and overhaul base, and a pilot training facility in India. Details of this effort are to be finalized over the coming months.
Air India Orders 68 Jets from Boeing
Air India and Boeing have formally announced an order agreement for 68 airplanes, valued at more than $11 billion at list prices and scheduled to begin deliveries in November 2006.
Jan 12, 2006
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