Tata Group-owned Air India said on Monday it has leased six Boeing B777-300 ER widebody aircraft to augment its existing fleet, expected to be inducted in the first half of 2023 on long-haul international routes.
This is the second announcement by the former flag carrier this year on aircraft leasing. It leased 30 aircraft earlier this year,including 21 Airbus A320, four Airbus A321 and five Boeing B777-200LR widebody aircraft.
The Boeing B777-300 ER will be deployed to connect Indian metro cities with even more international destinations. Air India will offer premium economy, a first by the airline, on the B777-300 ERs besides the regular first, business and economy class configuration.
