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Air India plans to increase its wide-body aircraft order

Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline wants to expand its wide-body aircraft order as it works to regain international market share.

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what happened

Reuters reports, citing comments from Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam, that the airline is considering a larger order for wide-body aircraft. The goal is to win back share on international routes. He made the remarks on Tuesday.

why it matters

Large wide-body orders matter to manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus, since they fill production schedules for years ahead. For investors, it signals firm demand for long-haul capacity from Asian carriers.

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sources

  1. Air India to increase wide-body aircraft order, CEO says — Reuters, 3 November 2026 at 06:47 UTC

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