India has told the US government that due consideration would be given to the offer of American aircraft major, Boeing for the fleet acquisition plans of Air India and Indian Airlines, US Transportation Secretary Norman Y Mineta said on Thursday.
The skies have opened up for Indian carriers in the US and the UK with the government liberalising the air services agreement with the two countries.
Nearly 500,000 Indians aspire to fly to the United States every year, but the American government issues only about 55,000 visas due to lack of adequate manpower and infrastructure.
