US EditionAir India Expands Fleet with 30 New Boeing 737 MAX Jets
The 30-jet order, expanding Air India's Boeing fleet to nearly 200, supports regional growth and rising demand in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets, Boeing said.
- At the Wings Airshow in Hyderabad, Boeing and Air India said they ordered 30 fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets on Jan. 29, 2026.
- Exercising existing options, Air India expanded its route network and finalised incremental purchases this month, building on 2023 orders to support steady deliveries and fleet upgrades.
- The deal specifies 20 737-8s and 10 737-10s, with 737-8s operating on high-frequency domestic and short‑haul regional routes leveraging dispatch reliability and fuel efficiency.
- The purchase expands Air India's capacity on single‑aisle routes and improves fuel efficiency while moving its Boeing order book closer to nearly 200 airplanes.
- Boeing's forecast shows long-term single-aisle demand in the region, with nearly 3,300 new airplanes needed and 90% single-aisle demand, while Campbell Wilson says it's part of Air India's broader fleet strategy.
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The Economic TimesAir India flies higher with 30 more Boeing 737s, Airbus A321XLR bet
Air India is expanding its fleet significantly. The airline has ordered 30 more Boeing 737 aircraft. It is also upgrading 15 Airbus A321neo orders to the A321XLR variant. These moves are part of a strategy to become a global carrier. Deliveries for the new aircraft are planned over the coming years.
Boeing stock price slides despite Air India 737 MAX order as cash-flow test returns
New York, Jan 29, 2026, 12:03 ET — Regular session Shares of Boeing (BA) slipped Thursday, erasing an early gain despite new orders from India. Around midday in New York, the stock was down 2.2% at $236.34, after closing Wednesday at $241.59. Trading volume hit roughly 3.3 million shares. This move highlights Boeing’s top priority: converting production into delivered aircraft and cash flow, all while avoiding fresh quality issues. Orders are we…
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