Air India will induct its initial A350 and B737 Max aircraft, originally destined for Russian and Chinese carriers. This is part of an extensive 470-aircraft order placed in February by the Tata-owned airline. Sanctions-induced redirection has expedited the timeline, aligning with Air India’s growth plan. The aircraft will now join its fleet between September and December this year.
Russian sanctions
The first batch of Airbus A350 planes coming to Air India were originally intended for Aeroflot. However, these could not be delivered due to sanctions against Russia. Similarly, the 55 Boeing...