Air-India Express gets first aircraft from Boeing

Flag carrier Air-India today took delivery of a brand new Boeing 737-800, the first of the 68 aircraft it has ordered from the US manufacturer, which would be used by its subsidiary Air-India Express. "The induction of this and future aircraft into our fleet will support our mission of providing convenient routes at most affordable prices to our passengers," Air-India CMD V Thulasidas said. Last year, Air-India had placed an order for 68 aircraft from Boeing worth more than 11 bilion dollars. It includes 27 787-8 Dreamliners, eight 777-200LR (Long Range) Worldliners and 15 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes for Air-India and 18 Next Generation 737-800s for Air India Express. Commenting on the delivery, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice-President Sales, Dinesh Keskar said it would further strengthen its relationship with Air-India, which had embarked on a strategic fleet renewal and expansion plan. The 737-800 can seat 162 to 189 passenger, can fly 260 nautical miles farther and carry 12 more passengers than the competition, a Boeing statement said.

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