How dominant is Boeing in India's skies? Here's the fleet breakdown

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Boeing, the aviation giant, is back in crisis mode. Years after the 737 Max crashes rocked the company, the Dreamliner 787 tragedy in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad has once again put a big question mark on the planemaker’s safety record. While a massive multinational probe will reveal the exact cause of the crash, the dominance of Boeing in Indian skies cannot be overlooked. The majority of airlines in India have Boeings in their fleets.

Indian carriers are currently flying a total of 209 Boeing aircraft, comprising various models such as the 737 MAX, 777, and 787 Dreamliner, according to data from NDTV Profit.

• Air India leads with 61 wide-body jets — 27 Boeing 777s and 34 Boeing 787s.
• Air India Express operates 74 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the largest MAX fleet among Indian airlines.
• Akasa Air has built up a fleet of 29 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
• SpiceJet flies 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets.
• IndiGo has 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 2 Boeing 777s, and 1 Boeing 787 — all leased.
• Overall Totals
• 737 MAX: 145
• 777: 29
• 787: 35

The data includes grounded aircraft but excludes damp/wet-leased aircraft. IndiGo’s Boeing fleet is leased from Qatar Airways and Corendon.

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Meanwhile, in Ahmedabad, families and friends are coming to terms with a stark reality. Many are visiting the DNA centre to submit their samples for the identification of the remains of the flyers.

There are reports that this could be the costliest air disaster in India’s aviation history, with insurance claims potentially hitting the Rs 1,000-crore mark.