Dynamite News Air India to include first wide-body A350 aircraft in its fleet
This first wide-body aircraft, A350, with new livery will make its touchdown in the national capital on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: Air India is set to induct its first wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft on Saturday. with this Air India becomes the first Indian carrier to incorporate this advanced aircraft into its fleet.
This first wide-body aircraft, A350, with new livery will make its touchdown in the national capital on Saturday.
Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said this in his weekly message to the employees yesterday."After many months of planning, the first aircraft, and the first to sport our new livery and interior, will arrive in Delhi tomorrow."
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There are a number of post-arrival regulatory processes that need to be completed, including customs clearance, various DGCA checks on equipment, as well as a series of ground tests and proving flights to demonstrate procedures in action before it is certified to carry passengers.
Wilson said the rest of its six initial A350s will join the fleet mid-2024.
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The new livery signifies a fresh chapter for Air India and reflects the airline's commitment to offering a modern and visually appealing experience for passengers.
Recently, Tata-owned Air India has outlined ambitious expansion plans, with an order for 40 Airbus A350 aircraft set to be integrated gradually in the upcoming years.
Air India has solidified its order for 250 Airbus aircraft and 220 new Boeing flights, collectively valued at USD 70 billion at list prices. (with ANI inputs)