Question : BOEING 787 PLANES

(a) whether there is any proposal to reduce the number of Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes ordered by Air India:

(b) if so, whether there is any penalty payable for modifying the orders;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether Air India is in a financial position to bear these costs; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) and (c): Do not arise.

(d) and (e): Air India has so far acquired the new aircraft through loans. The financing pattern of B787 would be decided as per market conditions prevailing at the time of delivery.