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Issued: Feb 14, 2023 (10:29am EST)
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Air India
Selects Up to 290 Boeing Jets to Serve Its Strategy for Sustainable Growth
- Indian carrier selects
market-leading Boeing jets, including 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner and 777X
airplanes
- Airline will purchase 190
737 MAXs, including 737-8s and 737-10s, with options for 50 more jets, serving
the carrier's domestic and international network
- Plans to expand
international routes with 20 787-9 Dreamliners and options for 20 more jets,
while becoming newest 777X customer with selection of 10 777-9s
- Comprehensive agreement
includes services to support Air India fleet for decades
SEATTLE, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air India today announced the carrier has selected
Boeing's family of fuel-efficient airplanes to expand its future fleet with
plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes. Along
with a comprehensive set of aviation services, Air India is advancing its fleet
strategy to sustainably address South Asia's rapidly growing market for
domestic and international air travel.
The agreement between Boeing
and Air India includes options for 50 additional 737 MAXs and 20 787-9s. When
finalized, 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 order will post to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website
when final.
"This acquisition of
nearly 300, highly advanced Boeing jets is a core element of Vihaan.AI, the
comprehensive transformation and growth strategy we are pursuing at Air
India," said Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD, Air India. "These new
airplanes will enable us to dramatically expand our network, both domestically
and internationally, and will come with a completely new, world-class onboard
product enabling passengers to travel in the highest levels of comfort and
safety. With this order, we are delighted to take our long relationship with
Boeing to a new level."
"Air India's selection
of Boeing's family of passenger jets shows their confidence in our products and
services in the world's fastest growing aviation market, and their 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. "With the
industry-leading fuel efficiency of the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner and 777X, Air
India is well positioned to achieve its expansion plans and become a
world-class global airline with an Indian heart."
Air India has also contracted
with Boeing Global Services for lifecycle support services, including digital
solutions, spare parts and landing gear exchange programs, pilot and
maintenance technician training, aircraft modifications and other services.
The 737 MAX will provide
flexibility across Air India's domestic and international network while
reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
- The 737-8, seating 162 to 210
passengers, depending on configuration, and with a range of 3,500 nautical
miles, is the market's most versatile single-aisle airplane, capable of
operating profitably on short- and medium-haul routes.
- The 737-10, the largest airplane
in the 737 MAX family, offers the best per-seat economics of any
single-aisle commercial jet, seating 188 to 230 passengers, depending on
configuration with a range of 3,100 nautical miles.
Air India has benefited from
the efficiency and flexibility of the 787 Dreamliner family with an existing
fleet of 27 787-8s. The larger 787-9 will provide increased capacity, greater
range and 25% better fuel efficiency compared to earlier generation jets.
The flagship 777-9 – the
world's largest and most efficient twin-engine jet -- will be the largest
airplane in Air India's fleet, enabling it to fly passengers non-stop and in
enhanced comfort to almost any long-haul destination.
- Unmatched in every aspect of
performance, the 777X features a spacious cabin, new custom architecture
and innovations from the 787.
- With new breakthroughs in
aerodynamics and engines, the 777-9 will provide 10% lower fuel use and
emissions and 10% lower operating costs than the competition.
About Boeing
As a leading global
aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial
airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a
global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the
future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the
company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find
your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
About Air India
Founded by the
legendary JRD Tata, Air India pioneered India's aviation sector. Since its
first flight on October 15, 1932, Air India has an extensive domestic network
and has spread its wings beyond to become a major international airline with a
network across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far-East, South-East Asia, Australia
and the Gulf. Air India is a member of Star Alliance, the largest global airline
consortium. After 69 years as a Government-owned enterprise, Air India and Air
India Express were welcomed back into the Tata group in January 2022. The
present management at Air India is driving the five year transformation roadmap
under the aegis of Vihaan.AI to establish itself as a world-class global
airline with an Indian heart.
Vihaan.AI is Air India's
transformational roadmap over five years with clear milestones. It will
be focusing on dramatically growing both its network and fleet, developing a
completely revamped customer proposition, improving reliability and on-time
performance. The airline will also be taking a leadership position in
technology, sustainability, and innovation, while aggressively investing in the
best industry talent. Vihaan.AI is aimed at putting Air India on a path to
sustained growth, profitability and market leadership.
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