Showcasing a variety of business interests ranging from tourism to oil and gas and information technology, the delegation comprising top-ranking officials from varied fields met with Indian ministers and business representatives over the past two days.
On the aviation front, a senior Continental Airlines official Gary Clark said their non-stop flight between Delhi and New York was a "hit" as it was getting a response beyond expectations with an average load factor of over 85 per cent since the operations started last November.
He did not rule out starting a second direct service from Delhi but also said Mumbai would be the logical choice in the next few years, depending on the airline's fleet acquisition plan.
Air cargo trade between Houston and India totalled over $86 million, he said, adding that India accounted for 65.8 per cent trade with South Asia, making the country Houston's largest air cargo trade partner with the region.
India's air cargo trade with Houston accounted for $129 million last year, with exports by weight accounting for 48 per cent of the total trade with the country.
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