Airbus sees Indian airline fleets tripling to 2,250 jets

HYDERABAD, India: India's rapid economic growth and swelling ranks of first-time flyers are set to fuel a dramatic expansion of the country's aviation sector, with airlines expected to triple the size of their fleets over the next decade, Airbus said.

Airbus forecasts that Indian carriers will operate about 2,250 aircraft over the next 10 years, as rising incomes, a growing middle class, and strong travel demand