Tata Shopping: The days have changed as soon as Air India comes to Tata Group. Air India is now making its own identity among the public by providing better service daily and working to strengthen its name.
Now Tata’s shopping for Air India has started. Air India is close to signing an order with Boeing Company to acquire up to 150 737 Max jets. The Indian carrier, owned by the Tata group, has likely placed a firm order for 150 737 MAX aircraft, according to ET’s report.
According to industry sources, Air India was getting closer to deciding on list prices for the $50 billion mega order, which would include 300 narrowbody and 70 widebody jets, to be split between Airbus and Boeing. While the order will be a win-win for Boeing, the report said, Air India is looking to boost its capacity in India to keep pace with growing demand in the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market.
Let us tell you that Boeing’s last mega order in India came in 2021 when low-cost airline Akasha signed a deal to buy 72 737 Max jets, which cost about $ 9 billion at the list price.
SpiceJet Orders 155 Max Planes
The Indian sky is dominated by low-cost carriers, including IndiGo, SpiceJet and AirAsia India, most of which operate Airbus narrowbody aircraft. SpiceJet, Boeing’s largest customer in India, has an order for 155 MAX aircraft. Boeing declined to comment, saying it would defer to Air India for a response. Air India did not respond to a request for comment.
This Change Will Be Done
On the other hand, the interior of 27 Boeing B-787-8 and 13 B-777 aircraft of Air India will be changed. The modernization work will involve a facelift of the existing cabin interiors. The old seats will be replaced with modern seats so that the passengers travelling on the international route do not face any problems. He can enjoy a comfortable journey.
Leading product design companies, JPA Design and Trend, Works from London, have been roped in for cabin interior design. A target has been set to complete this modernization process by the middle of 2024.
