Air India Adds 100 More Aircraft to Airbus Order Book — Here's Why it Matters
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With a fresh fleet, a brand makeover, and a booming market, Air India looks ready to aim high and reclaim its spot among the world’s top airlines. But to get there, it’ll need to tackle operational challenges along the way.
Air India, on Monday, confirmed an order for 100 Airbus aircraft — 10 widebody A350s and 90 narrowbody A320 Family jets.
This new order builds on last year’s record-breaking agreement for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, taking Air India’s Airbus tally to 350 planes. The aircraft order are part of a broader transformation plan, Vihaan.AI, aimed at restoring the airline's legacy and positioning it as a global leader.
Having received six A350s so far, Air India currently has an order pending of 344 new aircraft with Airbus. In 2023, the airline placed orders for 220 widebody and narrowbody aircraft with Boeing, with 185 still awaiting delivery.
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