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Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, confirmed that China has ceased taking delivery of its aircraft due to escalating trade tensions and tariffs imposed by both Washington and Beijing. Consequently, Boeing will actively seek alternative buyers for these planes, including the 737 MAX, originally intended for Chinese airlines. Despite this setback, Boeing reported a narrower-than-expected loss and plans to increase aircraft production.

Air India is considering acquiring Boeing aircraft initially meant for Chinese airlines, capitalizing on trade tensions between the US and China. Air India aims to bolster its transformation efforts with these additional aircraft.

Indian carriers like Air India Express and Akasa may benefit from China's directive to its airlines to avoid Boeing aircraft due to US tariffs. This could lead to the redirection of Boeing 737 MAX and 787 dreamliners, originally intended for Chinese airlines, to Indian carriers, potentially easing their aircraft acquisition challenges.

Commercial plane prices are soaring, driven by supply chain disruptions, rising material costs, and geopolitical factors like the exclusion of Russian titanium. US President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum further exacerbate the issue. Labor costs are also increasing, with Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems agreeing to significant wage hikes.

John Barnett's family has sued Boeing for wrongful death, alleging harassment that led to his suicide after he raised safety concerns about the 787 dreamliner. The lawsuit claims his treatment at work resulted in severe mental health issues, ultimately leading to his death. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Boeing's safety culture.

IndiGo plans to boost its international flight capacity by fiscal year 2030, aiming to increase its international routes' share from 28% to 40%. Currently flying to 40 international destinations, the airline holds a 19% share of India's international market. IndiGo is expanding its fleet, offering business class seats, and leasing a Boeing 787-9 dreamliner for long-haul operations.

Air India is in discussions to order 30 to 40 wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models, potentially exceeding 50. The move is part of their transformation under Tata Group ownership.

Air India has canceled flights to and from London Heathrow until the end of March 21 due to a major power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. The disruption affects over 1,300 flights globally, with significant rerouting to alternative European airports.

Boeing plans to increase its sourcing from India, which currently stands at Rs 10,000 crore annually from 320 suppliers. The company expects to deliver two aircraft per month to Indian airlines over the next two years and is investing heavily in pilot training, MROs, and engineering centers in Bangalore and Chennai.

Boeing plans to increase its annual sourcing from India, currently at Rs 10,000 crore, and deliver more aircraft to desi airline customers while expanding its investments in the Indian aerospace ecosystem. The company is strengthening its partnership with India, focusing on training, manufacturing, and engineering expertise.

India is a major contributor to applications for Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's upcoming second national carrier. Despite not announcing salary structures, the airline has received 14 lakh applications from 146 nationalities, with India among the largest sources. The carrier plans to start operations in a few months, focusing on Indian tourists and connecting flights from its Riyadh hub.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's upcoming second national carrier, has seen significant interest from Indian aviation professionals, with India being one of the top sources of applications. The airline is preparing to launch operations soon and views India as a crucial market for growth. Partnerships with Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India are being explored.

Air India, now under Tata Group, continues to face issues with clogged toilets caused by passengers flushing inappropriate items. Engineers noted the old aircrafts’ ducts are increasingly susceptible to blockages, leading to disrupted flights. Most foreign airlines experience this problem rarely, highlighting different passenger behavior aboard Indian carriers. Crew suggests educating passengers and improving onboard waste management systems.

A bomb threat on an American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi led to its diversion to Rome, where it was escorted by Italian fighter jets and inspected. The threat was deemed non-credible, but security protocols necessitated the diversion. The aircraft was cleared and re-departed after an overnight stay for crew rest.

American Airlines flight AA 292, New York to Delhi, was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat. The Boeing 787 dreamliner, escorted by Italian Air Force fighter jets, was cleared as the threat was determined non-credible. The flight is set to resume on Monday after an overnight stop for crew rest.

Flyers who are deeply disappointed that the double-deck A380 is yet to be used for commercial flights from India four years after its launch, and who know that the world’s newest aircraft—the Boeing 787 dreamliner—has electronically dimmable windows, should put Air India (AI) and Japan Airlines (JAL) on their radar.

In yet another Boeing 787 snag, an Air India dreamliner had to be grounded in Hong Kong (HK) on Monday after the aircraft (VT-ANK) sprang an oil leak.

Just weeks after Prime Minister Modi met Boeing top brass during his recent US trip, the American aircraft major has offered to resolve the constant technical glitches affecting Air India’s dreamliners.

There seems to be no respite for Air India flyers from long delays. Snag-prone dreamliners have added to flyers’ woes after crew shortage and an Airbus A-320 shortage had delayed flights in the past few months.

Air India's Boeing 787 dreamliner aircraft will take off from Delhi airport 7 am on Wednesday for its maiden voyage, a two-hour-forty-minute journey to Chennai. After the Delhi-Chennai flight AI 439, the dreamliner will operate a return flight to Delhi.