Air India placed record orders for 470 jetliners from Airbus and Boeing as it looks to take on domestic rivals and international competitors under new owners Tata Group
Boeing will supply 190 737 MAX, 20 of its 787 Dreamliners and 10 mini-jumbo 777X.
Indian and French leaders highlighted the political and economic importance of a deal involving the national airline. The aviation deal is expected to have industrial spin-offs, with Macron pledging co-operation in other sectors.
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