Dhaka, April 22 -- Air India Ltd. is reportedly in talks to acquire Boeing Co. aircraft that were rejected by Chinese carriers, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The move comes as Asian airlines seek to capitalize on the ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

The Tata Group-owned carrier, which urgently needs aircraft to expedite its revival, plans to approach Boeing about acquiring a number of jets the US planemaker was readying for Chinese airlines before reciprocal tariffs thwarted the handovers, according to the people, who are familiar with discussions at the Indian airline and didn't want to be identified because the information isn't public.

Air India is also eager to take up slots for future deliver...