News / New owner drives $80bn Air India fleet expansion to regain market share

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Air India, looking to return to its halcyon days of formidable market share and network leadership under new owner Tata Group, has announced a major fleet expansion programme.

The carrier will acquire a total of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, at an estimated cost of some $80bn.

The orderbook comprises 40 A350s, 20 B787s, 10 B777-9 widebodies, 210 A320/321 Neos and 190 B737 MAX single-aisle aircraft.

And sources have told The Loadstar, the carrier plans to add some 80 freighters over the next ...