{"id":117317,"date":"2025-10-16T01:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=117317"},"modified":"2025-10-16T00:58:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T19:28:25","slug":"air-india-eyes-new-airbus-boeing-aircraft-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/16\/air-india-eyes-new-airbus-boeing-aircraft-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Eyes Major Order for 300 New Airbus and Boeing Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELHI-<\/strong> Tata Group-owned Air India (AI)<\/a> is in advanced discussions with Airbus and Boeing to acquire up to 100 additional wide-body aircraft, expanding its ongoing fleet renewal and international growth plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new negotiations, reported by Reuters<\/em>, build upon earlier discussions for 200 narrow-body and 25\u201330 wide-body jets, potentially taking the total deal size to around 300 aircraft. The move signals Air India\u2019s continued push to modernize its fleet and strengthen long-haul operations from hubs like Delhi (DEL) and Mumbai (BOM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India New Order for 300 Aircraft<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The airline\u2019s latest talks with Airbus<\/a> and Boeing include as many as 80\u2013100 wide-body aircraft, supplementing previous plans and reaffirming its ambition to become a major global carrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aircraft are expected to replace older planes and enable wider route expansion across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In June, Reuters reported similar discussions that involved 200 additional narrow-body jets, following Air India\u2019s record order of 470 aircraft placed in 2023. This new phase of negotiations highlights the airline\u2019s intent to scale operations under its five-year transformation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry analysts suggest that such a large acquisition would position Air India among the world\u2019s fastest-growing full-service airlines, enhancing its ability to compete with established global carriers. However, details about whether all aircraft will be firm orders or include purchase options remain unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Financial Support for Fleet Modernization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air India\u2019s leasing arm, AI Fleet Services IFSC Limited (AIFS), based in GIFT City, Gujarat, secured a $215 million loan from Standard Chartered and Bank of India to finance six Boeing<\/a> 777-300ER aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seven-year amortizing term loan will help lease these wide-body jets to Air India, supporting its fleet expansion strategy. Standard Chartered acted as the structuring bank, with both lenders jointly underwriting the transaction as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executives from both banks noted that the financing underscores India\u2019s growing presence in global aircraft leasing markets, with GIFT City emerging as a key aviation finance hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expanding Routes and Seasonal Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Separately, Air India announced a significant network expansion with 174 additional weekly flights during the winter schedule starting 26 October. The added capacity focuses on high-demand domestic routes and short-haul international destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flights between Delhi (DEL)<\/a> and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) will increase from seven to ten per week from 15 November, while services between Delhi (DEL) and Denpasar, Bali (DPS), will also rise to ten weekly flights from 1 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline said the move aims to meet rising travel demand and improve connectivity across India and Southeast Asia. Many of these aircraft now feature a three-class configuration \u2014 Business, Premium Economy, and Economy \u2014 aligning with the carrier\u2019s ongoing product upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, Air India operates 187 aircraft from both Airbus and Boeing families. The airline stated that these expansions reflect its broader effort to reposition itself as a modern, world-class airline under Tata Group\u2019s ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Air India to Order 200 New Airbus and Boeing Narrow-Body Planes<\/a><\/blockquote>