The Airbus-Boeing deal is the first order since Air India was sold to Tata Sons. | Photo credit: Airbus
. As part of the 250 aircraft order with Airbus, the airline was to acquire 210 narrowbody A320 family planes, comprising 140 A320neo, and 70 A321neo, and remaining 40 widebody A350s, consisting of six A350-900 and 34 A350-1000s.
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As against the earlier order of six A350-900 and 34 A350-1000s, Air India has changed it to 20 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s, the source added.
In response to a PTI query, Air India spokesperson said, “We regularly review our order book based on business requirements and opportunities, and exercise contractual flexibilities as appropriate”.
When reached out for comments, Airbus said, “It is up to our customers to disclose their strategy.” Tata Group took control of loss-making Air India in January 2022.
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Earlier this year, Air India placed orders for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing at $70 billion (based on published list prices).
It’s Boeing aircraft order for 220 aircraft comprises 190 Boeing 737MAX narrowbody planes, 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 10 Boeing 777X.