Updated March 26th, 2023 at 16:35 IST
Air India welcomes its first A321neo as Tata-owned airline expands fleet
Air India has recieved its first A321 neo from the European manufacturer, Airbus, as part of its massive fleet expansion and turnaround into a global carrier.
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India's national flag carrier, Tata owned Air India, has inducted its first Airbus 321neo. The aircraft registered as VT-RTD took off from Hamburg on Saturday for Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
Air India took to Twitter to announce the arrival of the aircraft. They said, "#FlyAI: We're thrilled to welcome our Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). We look forward to welcoming you onboard!"
#FlyAI: We're thrilled to welcome our Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD).
— Air India (@airindiain)
We look forward to welcoming you onboard! #TheAIFleet #A321Neo #TravelExperience pic.twitter.com/P4aWm4mTzF
On Saturday, Air India announced the departure of its first A321 neo from Hamburg, Germany. The Indian flag carrier tweeted, "#FlyAI: All set to welcome the newest entrant to our AI Family- Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). It’s taken off from Hamburg & we can’t wait to see her land here! This is the 1st A321 Neo (fitted with CFM LEAP 1A Engines) type of aircraft to be inducted by AI."
#FlyAI: All set to welcome the newest entrant to our AI Family- Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). It’s taken off from Hamburg & we can’t wait to see her land here!
— Air India (@airindiain)
This is the 1st A321 Neo (fitted with CFM LEAP 1A Engines) type of aircraft to be inducted by AI.
Pic 3 by @flightradar24 pic.twitter.com/a23l4iPOAi
Air India to acquire 250 Airbus aircraft
To expand its local and international operations, Air India committed to ordering 250 Airbus aircraft. The commitment includes 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900 wide-body jets, as well as 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft.
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Published March 26th, 2023 at 15:46 IST