SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 15 (NNN-PTI) – Boeing announced yesterday that, Air India has 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.
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, the announcement said.
“This acquisition of nearly 300, highly advanced Boeing jets, is a core element of the comprehensive transformation and growth strategy we are pursuing at Air India,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India. “With this order, we are delighted to take our long relationship with Boeing to a new level.”
“The decision will support engineering and manufacturing jobs at Boeing factories in Washington state, South Carolina, and across our supply base,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Air India has also contracted with Boeing Global Services, for lifecycle support services, including digital solutions, spare parts and landing gear exchange programmes, pilot and maintenance technician training, aircraft modifications and other services.– NNN-PTI
