Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson on Saturday said the airline is in “deep discussions” with Boeing, Airbus and engine manufacturers for a ‘historic order of latest generation aircraft’.
The Tata-owned airline is meeting its immediate needs by leasing planes and repairing grounded aircraft, he said. The airline has finalised leases for 30 additional aircraft that will be delivered over the course of the next 12 months, beginning next week, in addition to restoring long-grounded aircraft, with more in the final stages of negotiation, Wilson said.
“Beyond these short-term additions, we are in deep discussion with Boeing, Airbus and engine manufacturers for a historic order of the latest-generation aircraft that will power Air India’s medium and long-term growth.
