Technology is central to Boeing. We are working with India’s technology leaders to further aerospace technology. India gains by building key capabilities in aerospace research and technology.

The Boeing Company has focused on continuous innovation throughout the history of its evolution. The 787 Dreamliner will be the most advanced and efficient commercial airplane in its class and will set new standards for environmental performance and passenger comfort. Its exceptional performance will come from improvements in engine technology, aerodynamics, materials and systems. The aircraft is made of composite, an industry first, which makes it 15% more fuel efficient than previous generation aircraft. Another discriminator for Boeing is its product strategy based on a point to point transportation paradigm. Boeing believes that passengers would want to fly from their port of origin directly to their end destination with no intermediate stops. The 777 aircraft transformed inter-continental travel by offering non-stop travel to the US. Point to point travel reduces overall travel time as well as the likelihood of lost baggage and missed connecting flights.

“The aerospace industry is a cyclical industry. In times of downturn, we continue to focus our efforts with both customers and suppliers to drive costs down at various stages of the value chain. To do so, we leverage tools such as Lean+ and Six Sigma to drive operational efficiencies. We also work with the customer in areas such as route optimization, flight scheduling and crew management so as to help them make adjustments that optimize yields in times of reduced demand. Developing a strong, long term relationship with the customer enables us to serve as their trusted partner to help them consolidate and utilize their resources effectively.” Said Dinesh Keskar, president Boeing India.

In July 2009, Boeing released its annual Current Market Outlook for India, projecting the country’s need for 1,000 new commercial airplanes worth nearly $100 billion over the next two decades. Marqee airlines like Air India, Jet Airways and Spice Jet have Boeing airplanes like the 737, the 777, and the game-changer 787. “2010 is a defining year for the Indian aviation industry. The industry will start to look up with recovery and profitability. In late 2011, we expect to see a potential of aircraft orders.” Mentioned Dinesh Keskar. Boeing has a backlog of 85 aircrafts with major airlines in India. “Our wide bodies are doing well in India.” said Keskar. Boeing will deliver 73 wide body aircraft to Indian carriers where Air India has ordered 27 Boeing 787s and 23 Boeing 777s, of which 17 Boeing 777s have been delivered. Air India will get the first 787 in the second quarter of 2011. Jet Airways will get 10 Boeing 787s and 13 Boeing 777-300 ERs and Boeing has already delivered 10 Boeing 777-300ERs.

“India is a priority country for Boeing. The civil aviation and defense markets in India are good and the potential of Indian aerospace industry is well understood. We are working closely with our key industry partners to grow our global supply chain.” said Keskar. As a part of its drive to bring the best of Boeing to India and the best of India to Boeing, the company has initiated a campaign with a theme line ‘One partnership Endless Possibilities’.