Regional connectivity scheme to open new routes: Boeing

New Delhi:-
The regional connectivity scheme is going to allow new routes to be opened up in India, Boeing said today.

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"We expect RCS to allow new routes to be opened up, which will create a market of our Boeing 737, as airlines upgrade the aircraft on routes that opens up with regional connectivity," said Dinesh Keskar, Senior Vice President, Sales, Asia Pacific and India, Boeing.

Keskar said it today announcing the market outlook for India.

Boeing said that Indian carriers would require about 2100 airplanes worth $290 billion over a period of 20 years. "Of the total demand, a large number 1780 airplanes required will be single-aisle aircraft," said Keskar.

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