Air India considers major aircraft purchase amid turnaround efforts

Air India is reportedly interested in purchasing Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft though details have not yet been finalized. The source who requested anonymity said that clearer information might emerge near the Paris Air Show scheduled for June. Air India did not confirm or deny these reports but chose not to comment on speculative orders.

In February of last year, Air India placed another massive order with both Airbus and Boeing involving orders for470 new jets many of which were next- generation narrowbody aircraft From previous deals already hasordersfor50AirbusA35s10Boeing7779sand20Boeing787DreamlinersThisneworderwilladdtotherobustlistofnewlonghaulaircraft

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