<p>American aviation giant Boeing on Wednesday renewed its zeal towards the Indian commercial aviation market, stating that it continues to see strong growth in the sector.<br /><br /></p>.<p>According to Boeing’s 2016 India Current Market Outlook, over the next 20 years, the country needs 1,850 new aircraft, valued at $265 billion. Single-aisle aeroplanes, such as the Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX, will continue to account for the largest share of new deliveries, while wide-body planes, such as the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 family, make up the remainder of demand.<br /><br />“Boeing continues to provide the airlines in India with the most fuel-efficient, reliable and capable aeroplanes in every market segment, allowing them to open new routes and stay profitable,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes Senior Vice President (Asia Pacific and India – Sales) Dinesh Keskar said, adding, “We look forward to delivering several more 787 Dreamliners to Air India this year, while a fleet of 737 MAX to SpiceJet and Jet Airways would see delivery in 2018.”<br /><br />Expressing confidence in the Indian airline market, Keskar said, “The major factors that we watch – the exchange rate, fuel price and the profitability of the airlines – are all still favourable, and we remain confident in the strong growth of India’s commercial aviation sector.”<br />DH News Service<br /><br />The company views the potential for travel growth to remain high in India this year, and expects more than 100 million passengers to fly domestically.<br /><br /> </p>
<p>American aviation giant Boeing on Wednesday renewed its zeal towards the Indian commercial aviation market, stating that it continues to see strong growth in the sector.<br /><br /></p>.<p>According to Boeing’s 2016 India Current Market Outlook, over the next 20 years, the country needs 1,850 new aircraft, valued at $265 billion. Single-aisle aeroplanes, such as the Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX, will continue to account for the largest share of new deliveries, while wide-body planes, such as the 787 Dreamliner and the 777 family, make up the remainder of demand.<br /><br />“Boeing continues to provide the airlines in India with the most fuel-efficient, reliable and capable aeroplanes in every market segment, allowing them to open new routes and stay profitable,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes Senior Vice President (Asia Pacific and India – Sales) Dinesh Keskar said, adding, “We look forward to delivering several more 787 Dreamliners to Air India this year, while a fleet of 737 MAX to SpiceJet and Jet Airways would see delivery in 2018.”<br /><br />Expressing confidence in the Indian airline market, Keskar said, “The major factors that we watch – the exchange rate, fuel price and the profitability of the airlines – are all still favourable, and we remain confident in the strong growth of India’s commercial aviation sector.”<br />DH News Service<br /><br />The company views the potential for travel growth to remain high in India this year, and expects more than 100 million passengers to fly domestically.<br /><br /> </p>
