LE
BOURGET, France,
June 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Air India
today announced they have finalized an order for up to 290 new
Boeing jets and expanded services. At the 2023 Paris Air Show, the
companies held a signing ceremony to celebrate the historic
purchase of Boeing's market-leading single-aisle and widebody jets
to renew and expand Air India's fleet.
The order, which includes 190 737 MAXs, 20 787 Dreamliners and
10 777X jets with options for 50 737 MAXs and 20 787 Dreamliners,
is Boeing's largest order in South
Asia and highlights its 90-year partnership with Air India.
A comprehensive set of aviation services will also enable Air India
to sustainably expand its operations in South Asia's rapidly growing aviation market.
Over the next 20 years, South Asia
is expected to more than triple its in-service fleet from 700 to
2,300 airplanes to meet passenger demand.
The companies announced in February that Air India had selected
these Boeing models to serve its strategy for sustainable
growth.
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International Sales Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Boeing Media Relations
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