Air India, Jet Airways all set to buy 60 Boeings

Friday, February 15, 2008, 13:21 [IST]

New Delhi, 15 Feb, 2008: According to official sources, negotiations are going on between major Indian carriers, Air India Jet Airways and Aircraft manufacturer Boeing for 60 wide-bodied aircraft.

Meant to meet the international route expansion needs of the two carriers, the combined deals are expected to be valued at $15 billion. Sources reveal that Air India might finalise the orders it is going to place with Boeing in the next three months.

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