Air India Makes World’s Biggest Ever Aviation Deal; Orders 250 Airbus & 220 Boeing Planes

New Delhi: Tata Group’s Air India made the world’s biggest deal with France’s Airbus and American plane maker Boeing to buy 470 passenger aircraft. The company has placed orders for 250 Airbus aircraft and 220 Boeing planes which is worth $85 billion.

Ready to take off with 20 Boeing 787s and 10 Boeing 777-9s widebody aircraft, and 190 Boeing 737 MAX single-aisle aircraft. The B777/787s will be powered by GE Aerospace and B737 Max by CFM International#ReadyForMore @BoeingAirplanes @GE_Aerospace @GEIndia @CFM_engines

— Air India (@airindiain) February 14, 2023

US President Joe Biden hailed Air India’s decision to purchase over 200 aircraft from Boeing and called it a “historic agreement between Tata-owned airlines and Boeing.”

“I am proud to announce today the purchase of over 200 American-made aircraft through a historic agreement between Air India and Boeing. This purchase will support over one million American jobs across 44 states, and many will not require a four-year college degree,” US President Joe Biden said.

Glad to speak with @POTUS @JoeBiden. Excellent discussion to review the ongoing and new initiatives to further deepen India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership. We welcome the landmark @airindiain–@Boeing agreement which will help create new opportunities in both countries.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron said the agreement “marks a new stage in India and France’s strategic partnership” while thanking Prime Minister Modi “for your confidence in France and our industry.”

Addressing a virtual meeting with President @EmmanuelMacron on agreement between Air India and Airbus. https://t.co/PHT1S7Gh5b

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2023