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PM Modi participates in virtual meeting with French President on launch of Air India-Airbus partnership

Published By : Admin | February 14, 2023 | 16:30 IST

PM Narendra Modi participates in a video call with President of France H.E. Emmanuel Macron on the Launch of the new Air India-Airbus Partnership

Under the partnership, Air India will buy 250 aircraft from Airbus. It is a reflection of the strength of the India-France Strategic Partnership.

PM highlights the rapid expansion and growth of the civil aviation market in India which will give impetus to greater connectivity between India and the rest of the world.

PM compliments the strong presence of French companies in India, and recalls the recent decision by French aerospace engine manufacturer SAFRAN to set up its largest MRO facility in India.

PM thanks President Macron for his partnership in taking the India-France relationship forward and looks forward to working with him under India’s G20 Presidency.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in a video call with President of France H.E. Emmanuel Macron, Shri Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of the Board, Tata Sons, Mr. Campbell Wilson, CEO, Air India and Mr. Guillaume Faury, CEO Airbus on the occasion of the launch of a partnership between Air India and Airbus.

Air India and Airbus have signed a contract for the supply of 250 aircraft, 210 single-aisle A320neos and 40 widebody A350s to Air India.

This commercial partnership between these two players of the aviation sector also displays the strength of the India-France Strategic Partnership, which marks its 25th anniversary this year.

In his address, Prime Minister highlighted the rapid expansion and growth of the civil aviation market in India which will give impetus to greater connectivity between India and the rest of the world, and will in turn encourage tourism and business in India.

Complimenting the strong presence of French companies in India, Prime Minister also recalled the recent decision by French aerospace engine manufacturer SAFRAN to set up its largest MRO facility in India to service aircraft engines for both Indian and international carriers.

Prime Minister thanked President Macron for his partnership in taking the India-France relationship forward and looked forward to working with him under India’s G20 Presidency.

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