Why Donald Trump may turn out to be good for Indian aviation
Indian airlines have over 1,800 planes on order but are facing delivery delays; image credit: collage by Sadhana Saxena
Synopsis
Indian airlines have been urging Boeing and Airbus to expedite delayed deliveries as passenger traffic surges. However, an unexpected factor that could influence this ask now is US President Donald Trump and his changing geopolitics.
Last fortnight, just as Boeing began presenting its order outlook for India, the massive screen displaying the presentation at an upscale Delhi hotel malfunctioned, leaving a dark void in its place. For a company that has endured severe setbacks over the past six years — including two fatal air crashes, a mid-air door failure, an industrial strike, and, most critically, a prolonged supply-chain crisis — this minor glitch sent a nervous chill
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