Tata Group's Air India orders 85 more planes from Airbus

Air India Flight / Tata Group's Air India orders 85 more planes from Airbus

Air India Flight - Tata Group's Air India orders 85 more planes from Airbus

Air India Flight: Tata Group-controlled Air India has ordered 85 more new aircraft from European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, including 10 large A350 model aircraft, as part of its operational expansion plan. According to this information, the order given to Airbus also includes 75 narrow-body A320 series aircraft, which will be used on both domestic and international flights. However, no official statement has been issued by Air India or Airbus on this order yet.

Airbus gets order of 667 aircraft

Airbus had informed on Wednesday that it had received orders for a total of 667 aircraft till September this year. On September 5, it also received a large order of 85 aircraft, although the name of the airline was not made public then. Sources have now confirmed that the order was placed by Air India itself.

Earlier orders for 470 aircraft were given

In February 2023, Air India ordered a total of 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. Airbus was ordered for 250 aircraft, including 40 large-sized A350 aircraft. Now Air India has taken advantage of this option by ordering 85 more aircraft.

Restructuring and expansion of Tata Group's Air India

Since the acquisition of Air India by the Tata Group in January 2022, the process of expansion and restructuring of the airline's operations is going on rapidly. This new order is another step in this direction, aimed at making the airline modern and competitive. Air India is adding more aircraft to its fleet to expand its network and increase the number of flights.

Merger of Vistara and Air India

The Tata Group is engaged in efforts to integrate its airline business. This year, the merger of Air India Express and AIX Connect was completed on October 1. Now, Vistara is also in the process of merging with Air India on November 12. This merger is an important step to bring all the airlines of the Tata Group on a single platform, with a plan to improve operations and gain a competitive edge.

Air India pays special tribute to Ratan Tata

Air India and Vistara paid special tributes on flights on Thursday to Ratan Tata, who passed away at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital at the age of 86. Ratan Tata had a deep association with the aviation sector and under his leadership the Tata Group had re-acquired Air India. At the time of his demise, the Tata Group's airline business was going through a crucial phase of its integration.

Conclusion

This new order and operational expansion of Air India reflects its strong position in the aviation sector. The Tata Group's efforts to restructure this airline and keep it in the competitive market are continuing, and this new order is an important step in that direction.