Boeing, Airbus Sell 470 Planes to Air India in Record Deal
Boeing, Airbus Sell 470 Planes to Air India in Record Deal
Carrier is seeking to reinvent itself as a rival to the world’s biggest airlines
Air India’s order marks the largest deal for commercial aircraft in aviation history. PHOTO: MANISH SWARUP/ASSOCIATED PRESS
By Benjamin KatzFollow and Doug CameronFollow
Updated Feb. 14, 2023 10:58 am ETPRINTTEXT
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Air India Ltd. ordered 470 jets from Boeing Co. and Airbus SE EADSY -0.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle, marking the largest deal for commercial aircraft in aviation history and coming as airlines scramble for jets to meet surging demand for air travel.
The airline said it has agreed to purchase 250 Airbus jets. It also ordered 220 Boeing planes, according to the White House, which announced the Boeing side of the deal.
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