China's ban on Boeing deliveries likely a win for Indian airlines

Air India and other carriers are waiting on hundreds of back orders for new jets

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Beijing has reportedly instructed local carriers to halt deliveries of Boeing aircraft, and experts say some of those jets could find their way to India and its airplane-hungry airlines. (Source photo by AP)

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BENGALURU -- The escalating trade war between Beijing and Washington could nudge Boeing to direct planes earmarked for China to India, where customers have bemoaned delayed deliveries amid rapid growth in the country's aviation sector.

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