Air India, owned by the Tata group, has announced its intention to order 250 Airbus aircraft.. A record order for the European aircraft manufacturer in the post-Covid era. And it underlines Air India's ambition to strengthen its domestic and international activities.
The contract includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle jets. There will also be 34 wide-body A350-1000s and six A350-900s.. This order is indeed historic in terms of its scale and because it marks the debut of the A350 in India. Deliveries are due to begin with the arrival of the first A350-900 at the end of...
Air India, owned by the Tata group, has announced its intention to order 250 Airbus aircraft.. A record order for the European aircraft manufacturer in the post-Covid era. And it underlines Air India's ambition to strengthen its domestic and international activities.
The contract includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle jets. There will also be 34 wide-body A350-1000s and six A350-900s.. This order is historic in terms of its scale and because it marks the debut of the A350 in India. Deliveries are scheduled to begin with the arrival of the first A350-900 at the end of 2023.
" Airbus is a long-standing partner of Air India. These new aircraft will play an important role in the implementation of the Air India's global transformation and growth strategy" said Campbell Wilson, CEO of Air India.
Remarkable growth prospects for air transport
" One of the key elements of this transformation is significant expansion of our network, both nationally and internationally. It is associated with the upgrading of our products on the ground and on board." says Campbell Wilson.
" This is a historic moment for Airbus and for Air India. India on the cusp of an international air transport revolution and we are honoured that our partnership with the Tata Group and our aeronautical solutions will write this new chapter for the country's air connectivity. " says Christian Scherer, CCCO and President International of Airbus.
" The unique capabilities of the A350 will enable the full potential of the Indian long-haul market to be exploited. Its technology, extended range and unrivalled comfort will make it possible to the launch of new routes. And to offer new experiences to passengers while improving profitability and sustainable development. Alongside the A350s, the A320s will be an efficient and versatile asset for continuing to democratise and decarbonise air transport in the country.. "
India, Asia's leading economic and demographic power?
He added. " We salute Air India for its visionary strategy in selecting the two benchmark aircraft types in each of their categories. This fleet will propel the airline to global prominence, where it deserves to be. With the best" .
Over the next decade, India will become the most populous country in the world. With the fastest economic growth among G20 countriesThe middle class will be booming. The latter will spend more on travel. Hence the remarkable growth prospects for air transport in general. And for Air India in particular
