Boeing demonstrated its commitment to India and its developing aerospace and defense ecosystem by showcasing innovative commercial platforms, and services, including the 787 Dreamliner and 777X, at Wings India 2020.
The partnership between India and Boeing has grown from strength to strength over the last 75+ years, with 3,500 people in India, and more than 7,000 people working with its over 200 supply chain partners. Boeing India employees serve communities and citizenship programs to inspire change and have made an impact on more than 200,000 lives.
Boeing forecasts India to be the third largest global market for commercial fleet
- Aviation market is resilient and the market will grow throughout 2020.
- Boeing forecasts air carriers in India will need ~2,500 new commercial aircraft by 2040.
- Boeing is supplying the most efficient, advanced aircraft and services to airlines in India to support the exponentially growing Indian commercial aviation sector.
- Boeing customers in India include Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara and cargo operator Blue Dart.
- Boeing recently delivered the first Dreamliner 787-9 out of an order of six to Vistara.
- Its family of commercial airplanes like 787 Dreamliner and 777X are redefining flying experience for passengers.
- The longest 10 non-stop routes from India are flown in Boeing aircraft
Committed to India
- Boeing has been a long-term partner contributing to the growth of the Indian aerospace ecosystem, and bringing the ‘best of Boeing to India and the best of India to Boeing’
- India’s Make-In-India initiative is core to its business