Air India is set to expand its fleet by adding a new aircraft almost every week for a year, according to the airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson. The airline plans to take delivery of one new aircraft every six days until the end of 2024. This move is part of Air India’s fleet expansion drive, which aims to increase the number of planes in its fleet.
The airline has already received two of the 190 Boeing 737 Max aircraft it has ordered. The first two planes have been added to Air India’s larger fleet of 190 Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Air India Express, which is part of this larger fleet, has recently unveiled a new white, orange, and turquoise livery after merging with AirAsia India.
"We will be sunsetting the Air Asia India brand. You will continue to see two airline designators, IX and I5, on flight numbers for some time but the services, sales and distribution will be done under Air India Express branding," the airline's MD & CEO Aloke Singh said.
Air India’s decision to expand its fleet comes at a time when the aviation industry is slowly recovering from the pandemic. The airline hopes that this move will help it capture a larger share of the market and improve its financial performance in the long run.
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