The private sector airline, Jet Airways (India), is exploring the possibilities to commence services to Asian, African and European destinations, and is awaiting the approval of the US Department of Transportation for the US service.
"Orders have been placed for 10 Airbus 330 aircraft - of the 200 and the 300 types - to meet Asian, African and European destinations and 10 Boeing 777 aircraft for longer haul destinations including the UK and the US," Naresh Goyal, chairman, Jet Airways, said at its 13th annual general meeting in Mumbai.
Goyal, addressing the first AGM after listing, said the company would lease two new Airbus 330 aircraft for international operations and evaluating financing opportunities for fleet expansion.