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Air India's Shopping Spree: 220 from Boeing, 250 from Airbus - Modi, Biden, Macron React
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron have reacted to Air India's massive shopping spree, which includes 220 planes from Boeing and 250 planes from Airbus.
The multi-billion-dollar deal is seen as a major boost to the aviation industry, which has been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Air India plans to use these planes to upgrade its aging fleet and expand its international operations.
Modi said that this deal will create thousands of jobs in India and help in the country's economic recovery. He also added that the deal will improve the connectivity between India and the rest of the world.
Biden congratulated Air India on the deal and said that it will create jobs in the US and help strengthen ties between the two countries. He added that the deal is also a testament to the strength of the US-India partnership.
Macron also spoke about the deal and said that it will help strengthen the ties between India and France. He praised Air India for its commitment to provide world-class services to its customers.
The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming