Indian Carrier Expands Fleet With Latest Boeing And Airbus Deals
Air India has announced significant orders from Boeing and Airbus at Wings India 2026. The carrier has signed an order for 30 additional Boeing aircraft, comprising 20 737 MAX 8s and 10 737 MAX 10 jets, and has converted an existing order with Airbus for 15 A321neos to the newer A321XLR. According to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, the orders are part of the airline’s broader fleet strategy to position itself as a world-class global carrier. The airline has received 52 aircraft from its original 220 orders in 2023, with deliveries of the new aircraft expected over the next few years. This development was first reported by AeroTime.