Embraer jets rescue Indian airlines domestic demand

Embraer is attempting to swoon a variety of Indian airlines into purchasing at least one commercial jets with up to 120 seats.
The aerospace company went into talks with airlines in a bid to sell over 50 aircraft over the next decade, the Hindustan Time reported.
The company hopes carriers will recognise the benefits the aeroplanes could have in targeting the domestic passenger demand.
With expectations to deliver up to 55 aircraft by 2019, Embraer Asia Pacific Vice President Alex Glock said the aircraft will assist airlines carry the 44 million annual domestic passenger traffic.
“Sixty one percent of this, that is 27 million, is witnessed in category II and III cities, for which the Embraer commercial jets are best suited.”
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Categories: Foreign Sep 2010, Indian Aviation- In General Sep 2010