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Boeing receives largest order from Air India in South Asia

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 16 February 2023, 12:00 PM 85

After Air India, India’s flag carrier announced the signing of a letter of intent with Boeing to acquire modern fleet, the US aerospace company said that it will be the largest Boeing order in South Asia. In a statement, Boeing said that the agreement between Boeing and Air India includes options for 50 additional 737 […]Continue Reading

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Air India likely to seal order for half of jumbo planes today

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 27 January 2023, 11:00 AM 98

Air India will on Friday seal half of an order worth billions of dollars for some 495 jets with Boeing and engine suppliers General Electric and CFM International, two industry sources said, as its new owner seeks to revive the airline and compete with much larger rivals, reports Reuters. After months of closely-guarded, tough negotiations, […]Continue Reading

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DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of approved flights for 8 weeks following multiple snags

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 28 July 2022, 10:30 AM 421

Aviation regulator DGCA on July 27 ordered SpiceJet to operate a maximum of 50 per cent of its flights for eight weeks after several of its planes reported technical malfunction recently. During these eight weeks, the budget carrier will be subjected to “enhanced surveillance” by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The airline, however, […]Continue Reading