Air India is looking to raise USD 819 million (over Rs 5,800 crore) to refinance existing bridge loans availed for six Boeing 787 and one Boeing 777 aircraft.
The pilot, Mark Forkner, told another Boeing employee in 2016 that the flight system, called MCAS, was “egregious” and “running rampant” while he tested it in a flight simulator.
The officials said that for the first time, an Air India plane would be wrapped with images of themes of Indian tourism and environment.
Boeing's 737 MAX became an infamous name after 346 people died in crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia in a span of five months. Fresh software glitch may further delay 737 MAX's return to service after being grounded globally.
An Indian aviation firm has achieved dual milestone with Boeing by delivering the 2000th harness for the Osprey and the 1000th electrical panel for the Apache of the global aerospace major, the company said Monday.
The Indian Air Force on Monday inducted four Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The American twin-engined helicopters are known for lifting heavy loads and can also operate in the night. It is manufactured by Boeing Vertol.
Its name, Chinook, is from the Native American Chinook people of modern-day Washington state.
Boeing's reputation is damaged not only because of the crashes, but also its decision not to voluntarily ground the planes itself as country after country pulled them from the sky.
Spot fares of Mumbai-Delhi, Mumbai-Chennai, Chennai-Delhi, Delhi-Kolkata, Kolkata-Mumbai and other key Indian cities have rocketed as several airlines have canceled many flights following the DGCA’s order of grounding Boeing 737 Max 8 jumbos from the Indian airspace. Despite DGCA preparing contingency plans, passengers are being forced to shell out much more than usual for air travel.
Boeing’s newest version of its best-selling airliner ever was supposed to boost its fortunes for years to come.
A long-range Air India Boeing has been commissioned to handle this mission. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials will fly to the West Indies to bring these persons back.
According to Boeing, India would need 1,940 single-aisle planes worth USD 220 billion and 350 wide-body aircraft valued at USD 100 billion.
India will be receiving 22 AH-64E Apache attack, and 15 CH-47F(I) Chinook transport, helicopters in total.
The US aerospace major said the partnership will also work for joint development of future technologies in India, saying it will transform India's aerospace and defence ecosystem.
Air India is looking to raise loans worth $535 million to finance acquisition of three Boeing planes, including two aircraft that will be used for ferrying VVIPs
India will take deliveries of 2,100 new planes worth USD 290 billion in the next 20 years, Boeing said today.
China achieved a milestone by breaking into Western-dominated aircraft market, as its first large passenger Jetliner completes its maiden flight on Friday.
In a major boost to India's defence sector, global defence and aviation major Boeing has announced to set up a local manufacturing unit in the country to support the company's future growth in the region.
India's second-biggest budget carrier SpiceJet is expected to order at least 92 Boeing Co 737 jetliners as it looks to consolidate its presence in world's fastest growing aerospace market. The deal, which would more than
Boeing’s decision to manufacture FA-18 Super Hornet, the advanced medium combat aircraft, in India has reportedly run into fresh hurdle with New Delhi voicing its opposition to export of these fighter jets to “enemy countries”.
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