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Boeing plans to deliver about 25 aircraft to Indian airlines in 2026, banking on a development in the production rate of its prevalent 737 Max jets, a senior company executive said on 28th January 2026.
Speaking at the Wings India aviation event, Boeing’s MD for the Indian subcontinent, Ashwini Naidu, said aircraft deliveries to India will average around two planes a month, with no delays presently anticipated.
Future deliveries will include 737 Max aircraft for Akasa Air and Air India Express, as well as wide-body 787-9 Dreamliners for Air India. Indian carriers had taken delivery of 19 Boeing aircraft in 2025.
Deliveries of the 737 Max had slowed earlier after the Federal Aviation Administration capped Boeing’s monthly production at 38 aircraft following a safety incident in January 2024. Though regulatory approval granted in October to increase production to 42 aircraft per month has improved delivery prospects, particularly for high-growth markets such as India.
Boeing has recognized India as the fastest-growing aviation market globally. The company estimates that passenger traffic across India and South Asia will grow at about 7% over the next two decades. To deal with this demand, regional airlines will need about 3,300 new aircraft by 2044, as stated by Boeing’s latest Commercial Market Outlook.
Apart from aircraft, Boeing plans significant demand for a skilled aviation workforce. The India and South Asia region will need about 141,000 new aviation professionals over the next 20 years, including pilots, technicians and cabin crew, as airlines expand their fleets and networks to support lasting growth.
Source: BW BusinessWorld
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