Air India Chooses 290 Boeing Jets to Fuel Sustainable Expansion
Boeing and Air India jointly announced today that the carrier has chosen the efficient family of Boeing airplanes to grow its fleet. Air India plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner, and 10 777X airplanes. It will benefit from a comprehensive set of aviation services. The move is intended to address the increasing demand for domestic and international air travel in South Asia.
Boeing and Air India have come to an agreement that includes options for 50 737 MAXs and 20 787-9s. Upon completion, the order will be reflected on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries website.
Vihaan.AI, Air India’s comprehensive transformation and growth strategy, is bolstered by the acquisition of nearly 300 highly advanced Boeing jets. Campbell Wilson, CEO, and MD of Air India expressed excitement about the new planes. It also enables the expansion of the airline’s network, as well as a world-class onboard product for passengers to enjoy. This order represents a strengthening of the longstanding relationship between Air India and Boeing.
Air India’s selection of Boeing’s family of passenger jets is a testament to their trust in Boeing’s products and services in the world’s fastest-growing aviation market. This decision will create engineering and manufacturing jobs at Boeing factories in Washington state, South Carolina, and across our supply base. Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing, “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 carrier with an Indian heart.”
Air India has also partnered with Boeing Global Services to provide comprehensive lifecycle support services. Services such as digital solutions, spare parts, landing gear exchange programs, pilot and maintenance technician training, aircraft modifications, and more.
737 MAX Aircraft
The 737 MAX aircraft will offer Air India increased operational flexibility across its domestic and international network, as well as a 20% decrease in fuel usage and emissions compared to earlier models.
The 737 MAX family’s most adaptable airplane is the 737-8, which can seat anywhere between 162 to 210 passengers, and has a range of 3,500 nautical miles. It is ideal for both short- and medium-haul routes, offering the market’s best profitability. Even better per-seat economics is offered by the 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family. It can accommodate between 188 and 230 passengers and has a range of 3,100 nautical miles.
Air India has enjoyed the advantages that the 787 Dreamliner family has brought with its current fleet of 27 787-8s. The 787-9 will offer enhanced capacity and a 25% more efficient fuel consumption than its predecessors.
Furthermore, the 777-9 – the largest and most fuel-efficient two-engine jet in the world – will be the biggest aircraft. The airline allows them to transport passengers in comfort to any long-distance location without having to make a stop.
Overall, The 777X is unparalleled in performance, with an expansive cabin, custom architecture, and revolutionary advances from the 787. From its aerodynamics to its engines, the 777-9 offers 10% lower fuel consumption and emissions, as well as 10% lower operational costs than its rivals.
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