Boeing estimates that India will require 2,100 aircraft in next 20 years valued at $290 billion. Almost 85 per cent or 1,780 aircraft of 2,100 aircraft will be single aisle such as Boeing 737. Boeing officials said the latest forecast of 2,100 aircraft is the highest ever for India.
Boeing was upbeat about the regional connectivity scheme. At a press conference on market outlook, Boeing said that if RCS works out it would be a beneficiary.
Dinesh Keskar, Senior Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific and India, Boeing, said the company was in talks with Air India Express for Boeing 737 MAX.