Air India Places Major Aircraft Order with Airbus

Air India, under Tata Group's ownership, has placed a significant order with Airbus for an additional 100 aircraft, comprising 10 A350 widebody jets and 90 A320 narrowbody planes, bringing its total order to 570 aircraft since 2023. This strategic expansion is part of Air India's efforts to modernize its fleet and enhance its operational capabilities, aiming to strengthen its market position domestically and internationally after merging with Vistara and consolidating other Tata Group airlines. The airline's fleet expansion reflects the rapid growth of the Indian aviation market, which is seeing formidable competition among major players like IndiGo and Akasa Air. These developments are expected to intensify competition within the Indian aviation sector, as Air India seeks to establish a significant presence in both long-haul and domestic markets, leveraging its enhanced fleet capabilities. This move is part of a broader trend in the aviation industry, with other airlines like SWISS also expanding their fleets with new aircraft orders to replace aging models and meet growing travel demands.