Air India may place order for 30-40 new wide-body jets from Airbus, Boeing: Report | India Business News – The Times of India

Air India may place order for 30-40 new wide-body jets from Airbus, Boeing: Report | India Business News – The Times of India

Air India is considering a substantial new order for wide-body aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus, according to industry sources, as part of its ongoing transformation under Tata Group’s ownership.The discussions are for 30 to 40 aircraft, divided between Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models, with possibilities of exceeding 50 aircraft. Sources indicated to Reuters…

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Falling rupee puts pressure on Air India’s cost structure; international flights provide hedge: Company official – Times of India

Falling rupee puts pressure on Air India’s cost structure; international flights provide hedge: Company official – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Falling rupee puts pressure on Air India‘s cost structure and profitability but the airline has some natural hedge as it can charge more for international flights where tickets are priced in foreign currencies, according to a senior company official. In recent weeks, Indian rupee has been on a decline and touched a record…

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Air India will increase its global coverage in years ahead: CEO Campbell Wilson – Times of India

Air India will increase its global coverage in years ahead: CEO Campbell Wilson – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Air India has covered a lot of ground since privatisation and its global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, the airline’s chief Campbell Wilson said on Wednesday. He also said the interior refit of the single-aisle fleet, serving domestic and short-haul international destinations, is underway, and will be completed by mid-2025….

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