2023-06-21 09:19:50
Airbus A350s strengthen the Air India fleet in the long-haul market
Air India’s domestic and regional operations abound with Airbus A320 aircraft
PARIS: Air India has announced that it has confirmed an order for 250 Airbus aircraft, and has approved a new Airbus maintenance and digital solutions package, as per the letter of intent it signed in February 2023, in a move that supports its digital transformation and growth strategy.
The agreement covers 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, as well as 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900 wide-body aircraft.
Air India will benefit from integrated solutions from Satyr, a subsidiary of Airbus, to ensure the highest levels of readiness for its fleet, as the maintenance solution supported by Airbus provides all parts and parts that can be recycled and consumable when required, and automatic stock replenishment services.
As part of its journey towards transformation and digitization, Air India will be the first customer of the Skywise Core X3 system, which is Airbus’s latest and most advanced flight analytics platform, reflecting the solid relationship between the two companies.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, said: “Our ambitious fleet renewal and expansion program will see Air India become the operator of the most advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft in our network within the next five years. We are proud to work and collaborate with all our partners, including Airbus, to shape our journey to enhance our reputation as a global airline that reflects India’s solid and world-leading position.”
Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer of Airbus and President of Airbus International, said: “We are delighted to play a key role in the development of the Maharaja brand in the aerospace sector, and this is one of the most ambitious projects in the industry today under the leadership of the Tata Group and the management of the new company. We are also proud of the role Which our aircraft will contribute through the efficiency and comfort it provides, and its distinguished ability to fly long distances, to support “Air India” in consolidating its leading position in the global aviation sector, in addition to the company’s adoption of the Airbus advanced services package, which is the ideal option to enhance the process of transforming the company’s operations “.
The Airbus A350 enters the Indian aviation market, the fastest in the world for the first time following the recent Air India order, and will help enhance the huge potential of the long-haul market in India, through its advanced technology, passenger comfort and long-haul capabilities. , giving the company the opportunity to enhance its network and ferry experience, as well as its economic and environmental benefits. The aircraft of the A320 family will also play an active role in strengthening the company’s operations and developing the aviation sector in India on a global level. Deliveries of the first A350-900 are scheduled to begin before the end of 2023.
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