A-I to receive first Boeing by month-end

Mumbai: National flag carrier Air India will take delivery of the first Boeing B737-800 aircraft in Seattle on November 30, 2006, out of total 68 aircraft order placed with the US-based aircraft manufacturer.
Air India, which was struggling due to shortage of aircraft, will be able to add capacity through acquisition and leasing.The $7.2 billion order was the single largest order given by the airline in its history since it commenced operations in 1953 under the Air Corporations Act.
"The first B737-800 aircraft will reach India on December 5. Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel and Air India executives will be present to receive the aircraft," an Air India spokesperson said.
The first aircraft will be deployed for its low-cost carrier Air India Express in the Trichy-Gulf route.
27/11/06 P R Sanjai Business Standard

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